Chicken Gravy
Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to prepare a rich and flavorful Indian chicken gravy. It involves marinating chicken in a spiced yogurt mixture, sautéing aromatic whole spices and onions, then cooking the chicken in a luscious gravy until tender.
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All Ingredients - For Marinade
- Whisked curd 150 ml
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Kashmiri chilli powder 1 tbsp
- Coriander powder 2 tsp
All Ingredients - For Gravy
- Oil 4 tbsp
- Cloves 5
- Cinnamon 2 inch
- Green cardamom 4
- Black cardamom 1
- Black peppercorns 10
- Star anise 1
- Mace Small piece
- Bay leaves 2
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Onions 2
- Salt 1/2 tsp
- Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
- Chicken 600 gms
- Garam masala 1/2 tsp
- Water 250 ml
- Coriander leaves For garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine 150 ml curd, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder, and 2 tsp coriander powder. Mix well until a smooth paste is formed. Set aside.
Step 2: Sauté Whole Spices
Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 5 cloves, 2 inch cinnamon stick, 4 green cardamom pods, 1 black cardamom pod, 10 black peppercorns, 1 star anise, a small piece of mace, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp cumin seeds. for until fragrant.
Step 3: Fry Onions
Add 2 sliced onions and 1/2 tsp salt to the pan. Fry for until the onions turn golden brown.
Step 4: Add Ginger Garlic Paste
Add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste to the fried onions. for until the raw smell disappears.
Step 5: Incorporate Marinade
Switch off the flame. Add the prepared curd and spice paste to the pan. Mix well to combine with the onion mixture.
Step 6: Cook the Paste
Turn the flame to low and cook the mixture for , stirring occasionally, until the paste is well incorporated and slightly thickens.
Step 7: Add Chicken and Garam Masala
Add 600 gms of chicken pieces and 1/2 tsp garam masala to the pan. Mix well to coat the chicken with the gravy.
Step 8: Fry Chicken
Fry the chicken on medium flame for , stirring occasionally, until it changes color and is partially cooked.
Step 9: Simmer the Gravy
Pour in 250 ml water and mix thoroughly. Cover the pan and cook on low flame for , or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Step 10: Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and mix gently. Your chicken gravy is ready to serve.
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