Dhaba Style Chicken Curry
For the Marinade
For the Masala Paste
For the Gravy
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the chicken with all the ingredients listed under 'For the Marinade'. Mix thoroughly to ensure each piece is well-coated. Cover and for .
Prepare the Masala Paste
In a small bowl, combine sesame seeds, cashews, and broken Kashmiri dry red chillies. Pour 1/4 cup of lukewarm water over them and let them soak for .
Blend the Paste
Transfer the soaked spices to a blending jar. Add garlic cloves, ginger pieces, and another 1/4 cup of water. Blend to a smooth paste.
Prepare Crushed Spices
In a mortar and pestle, add black cardamom, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and black peppercorns. Crush them together into a coarse powder.
Sauté Aromatics
Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, the crushed whole spices, and cumin seeds. for a few seconds until they become aromatic.
Fry the Onions
Add the sliced onions to the pan. Stir fry for , then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn golden brown.
Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken to the pan with the fried onions. Keep turning and mixing for on medium heat.
Add Masala Paste
Add the blended masala paste to the chicken. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
First Simmer
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for on a medium flame, allowing the chicken to cook through.
Add Final Spices
After , remove the lid. Add garam masala and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
Final Cook
Cover the pan again and cook for another on a medium-high flame until the oil separates from the gravy.
Garnish and Serve
Turn off the flame. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and mix gently. The Dhaba Style Chicken Curry is ready.
Before You Cook
Helpful details before you startIngredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.View 6 swaps
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
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 Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
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In a large bowl, combine the chicken with all the ingredients listed under 'For the Marinade'. Mix thoroughly to ensure each piece is well-coated. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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