Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~500 kcal

Spicy Level

Spicy
Recipe by shadi_faleel on Instagram
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Chilli Oil Mixture

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Chicken Marinade

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Cooking

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Garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Chilli Oil Mixture

    In a bowl, combine oil and Kashmiri chilli powder. Mix well until no lumps are found and the mixture is smooth.

  2. Marinate Chicken

    In a large bowl, add bone-in chicken pieces, yogurt, lime juice, salt, and ginger garlic paste. Pour in the prepared chilli oil mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until the chicken is well combined with the marinade. Let it sit for .

  3. Cook Marinated Chicken

    Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat. Transfer the chicken into the heated pan. Cook for , stirring frequently, until the chicken starts to change color.

  4. Add Spices and Finish Cooking

    Add cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder to the chicken. Give it a good mix and let it cook for on medium heat until all the water dries up and the gravy thickens. If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can add a bit of water.

  5. Garnish and Serve

    Finish the chicken masala by garnishing with chopped red onions and fresh chopped coriander. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Before You Cook

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  • 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 Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Helpful Tips

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  • Cooking tipAdd a Bit of Water

    Add a bit of water if you want to have a thicker masala gravy.

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