Dahi Chicken
Recipe Summary
- This Dahi Chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces marinated in a flavorful yogurt and spice mixture, then slow-cooked with sautéed onions and whole spices. The dish is finished with Kasuri Methi, green chilies, and fresh coriander, resulting in a rich, aromatic, and creamy curry perfect for a hearty meal.
All Ingredients - For Marination
- Chicken 600 g
- Yogurt/Curd 1 cup
- Salt to taste
- Cumin powder 1 tsp
- Turmeric 1/2 tsp
- Spicy red chili powder 1 tsp
- Kashmiri red chili powder 1 tsp
- Ginger-garlic paste 2 tbsp
- Coriander powder 2 tbsp
- Crushed black pepper 1/2 tsp
All Ingredients - For Cooking
- Oil 1 tbsp
- Cloves 4
- Green cardamoms 2
- Cinnamon 1-inch
- Bay leaves 2
- Onions 2, chopped
- Kasuri Methi (roasted and crushed) 1 tsp
- Green chilies 2-3
- Coriander Leaves for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Mixing bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
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 Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine 600g chicken pieces with 1 cup yogurt/curd, salt to taste, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp spicy red chili powder, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until the chicken is well coated. Marinate the chicken for .
Step 2: Sauté Spices and Onions
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the whole spices: 4 cloves, 2 green cardamoms, 1-inch cinnamon, and 2 bay leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Add 2 chopped onions and sauté them until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Switch off the heat. Carefully add the marinated chicken to the pan with the sautéed onions and spices. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for , or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
Step 4: Finish the Dahi Chicken
Once the chicken is cooked, add 1 tsp of roasted and crushed Kasuri Methi, 2-3 slit green chilies, and a handful of fresh coriander leaves. Stir everything together gently. Cover the pan again and cook for an additional minute on low heat to allow the flavors to meld. Remove the pan from the heat.
Step 5: Serve
Your delicious Dahi Chicken is now ready to be served. Enjoy it hot with Roti, Paratha, or Naan.
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