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Shinwari Kadai Chicken

  • Ready in60 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook45 min
  • CuisinePakistani · North Indian
  • Serves6 People
  • Calories~700 kcal
Shinwari Kadai Chicken

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 kgChicken
  • 1 kgTomatoes
  • 1/2 cupGreen Chilies
  • 3 tbspGinger Garlic Paste
  • to tasteSalt
  • 1 cupCurd (Yogurt)
  • 1.5 tbspCrushed Black Pepper
  • 1/2 cup, choppedCoriander Leaves
  • 1/4 cup, julienned (for garnish)Ginger
  • 3/4 cupCooking Oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare Ingredients

    Wash the chicken thoroughly. Peel the tomatoes and cut them into halves. Chop the green chilies.

  2. 2.Heat Oil and Fry Chicken

    Add cooking oil to a pan and heat it. Once hot, add the washed chicken pieces and fry on high flame until their color changes from pink to white, about 10-12 minutes.

  3. 3.Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and Salt

    Add ginger-garlic paste to the chicken and continue frying on high flame for another 5-7 minutes until the raw smell of ginger-garlic disappears. Add salt to taste and mix well.

  4. 4.Cook with Tomatoes

    Add the halved tomatoes to the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on medium-low flame for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

  5. 5.Add Curd and Green Chilies

    Remove the lid, the tomatoes should be soft. Add curd to the chicken and mix well. Continue cooking on high flame, stirring occasionally, until the water from the curd and tomatoes dries up and the oil starts to separate, about 10-15 minutes. Add the chopped green chilies and mix.

  6. 6.Add Black Pepper and Coriander

    Once the oil has separated, add crushed black pepper and chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything thoroughly and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7.Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the Shinwari Kadai Chicken with julienned ginger slices. Your delicious Shinwari Kadai Chicken is now ready to be served hot with naan or roti.

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Shinwari Kadai Chicken

Ready in

60 mins

Cuisine

Pakistani · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

6 People

Calories / Serving

~700 kcal
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare Ingredients

    Wash the chicken thoroughly. Peel the tomatoes and cut them into halves. Chop the green chilies.

  2. 2

    Heat Oil and Fry Chicken

    Add cooking oil to a pan and heat it. Once hot, add the washed chicken pieces and fry on high flame until their color changes from pink to white, about .

  3. 3

    Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and Salt

    Add ginger-garlic paste to the chicken and continue frying on high flame for another until the raw smell of ginger-garlic disappears. Add salt to taste and mix well.

  4. 4

    Cook with Tomatoes

    Add the halved tomatoes to the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on medium-low flame for until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.

  5. 5

    Add Curd and Green Chilies

    Remove the lid, the tomatoes should be soft. Add curd to the chicken and mix well. Continue cooking on high flame, stirring occasionally, until the water from the curd and tomatoes dries up and the oil starts to separate, about . Add the chopped green chilies and mix.

  6. 6

    Add Black Pepper and Coriander

    Once the oil has separated, add crushed black pepper and chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything thoroughly and cook for another .

  7. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the Shinwari Kadai Chicken with ginger slices. Your delicious Shinwari Kadai Chicken is now ready to be served hot with naan or roti.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Green chili · Ginger · Black pepper
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • 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 Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • 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 Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Helpful Tips

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  • 1
    Ingredient noteUse Fresh

    Ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.

  • 2
    Flavour tipDo Not Use Finely Ground Black Pepper

    Crushed black pepper is essential for the authentic taste.

  • 3
    TipServe Hot with Naan or Roti

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