Ready in

95 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

80 min

Serving

4-6 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by Cook with Nabeela on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Heat Olive Oil and Spices

    Heat 50ml of olive oil in a pan. Add 2 black cardamom pods and a 1-inch piece of cinnamon to the hot oil.

  2. Sauté Aromatics

    Add 1 teaspoon of garlic paste and 1 teaspoon of ginger paste to the pan. for until fragrant.

  3. Cook Onions

    Add 1 chopped onion to the pan. Cook for until the onions are softened and translucent.

  4. Brown Chicken

    Add 750g of chicken pieces to the pan. Cook for , stirring occasionally, until the chicken changes color.

  5. Add and Cook Spices

    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala over the chicken. Mix well and cook for , ensuring the spices coat the chicken evenly and become fragrant.

  6. Add Water and Stir

    Pour 1.5 liters of water into the pan, stirring to combine all ingredients.

  7. Cover and Simmer

    Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium heat for until the chicken is tender and the flavors have fully developed.

Before You Cook

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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
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