One Pot Tomato Chicken Gravy
Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to make a delicious one-pot tomato chicken gravy, starting with sautéing onions and ginger-garlic paste, then adding chicken, tomato puree, and various spices. It's a quick and easy dish perfect for a flavorful meal.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Oil sufficient amount
- Large onion 1
- Ginger garlic paste 2 tbs
- Chicken 1 kg
- Tomato puree 2 cups
- Tomato paste 1 tbs
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric (haldi) 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder 1 tsp
- Red chilli flakes 1 tsp
- Garam masala powder 1 tsp
- Green chillies 2-3
- Olive oil optional
- Butter optional
- Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tsp
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Pot
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
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 Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Sauté onion
Pour oil into a pan and heat it. Add one large chopped onion and until it softens and turns translucent.
Step 2: Add ginger garlic paste
Add 2 tablespoons of ginger garlic paste to the onions and mix well, cooking for about until fragrant.
Step 3: Add chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir to coat them with the onion and ginger-garlic mixture. Cook until the chicken starts to change color.
Step 4: Add tomato puree and paste
Pour in 2 cups of tomato puree and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste. Mix thoroughly with the chicken and other ingredients.
Step 5: Season with salt and turmeric
Add salt to taste and 1 teaspoon of turmeric (haldi) powder. Stir to combine the spices.
Step 6: Add red chilli powder and flakes
Add 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder and 1 teaspoon of red chilli flakes. Mix well to distribute the spices evenly.
Step 7: Add garam masala and green chillies
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder and add 2-3 green chillies to the gravy. Stir everything together.
Step 8: Add olive oil and butter (optional)
Optionally, drizzle some olive oil and add a knob of butter to the gravy for richness. Stir until the butter melts and combines.
Step 9: Add Kasuri methi and coriander
Add 1 teaspoon of Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) and fresh coriander for garnish. Stir gently.
Step 10: Simmer
Cover the pan with a lid and let the chicken gravy for about , or until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency.
Step 11: Serve
Once cooked, remove the lid and serve the one-pot tomato chicken gravy hot, garnished with fresh coriander.
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