Spicy Tawa Chicken
Recipe Summary
- A quick and flavorful spicy tawa chicken recipe, where marinated chicken pieces are cooked on a griddle with a rich blend of aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and garlic. This dish is perfect for a spicy dinner or appetizer.
All Ingredients - For Marination
- Chicken 300 g
- Ginger Garlic Paste 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
- Salt to taste
All Ingredients - For Tawa Chicken
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Garlic 1 pod (approx. 5-6 cloves), crushed
- Onion 1 bowl, finely chopped
- Green Chilies 5-6, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- Curry Leaves a few sprigs
- Salt to taste
- Tomato 1 bowl, finely chopped
- Coriander Powder 1 tsp
- Garam Masala 1 tsp
- Jeera Powder (Cumin Powder) 1/2 tsp
- Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
- Pepper Powder 1/2 tsp
- Chilli Powder 2 tsp (adjust to taste)
- Coriander Leaves chopped, for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Tawa
- Bowl
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Marinate Chicken
Take 300g chicken pieces and marinate them with ginger garlic paste, salt, and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Let it marinate for .
Step 2: Sauté Garlic
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a tawa. Add crushed garlic (from 1 pod, approximately 5-6 cloves) and fry until it turns light brown.
Step 3: Add Onions, Chilies, and Curry Leaves
Add 1 bowl of finely chopped onions to the tawa and fry until they become light brown. Then, add 5-6 finely chopped green chilies and a few curry leaves. Continue to fry.
Step 4: Season with Salt and Add Tomatoes
Add salt to taste to the mixture and mix well. Next, add 1 bowl of finely chopped tomatoes and fry until they soften.
Step 5: Add Dry Spices
Add 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp jeera powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp pepper powder, and 2 tsp chili powder to the tawa.
Step 6: Cook Masala
Add a little water to the spices and fry the masala mixture until the oil separates and the mixture is well combined and fragrant.
Step 7: Add Chicken and Cook
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the tawa. Mix the chicken thoroughly with the masala. Cover the tawa with a lid and let it cook for to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to tenderize.
Step 8: Finish Cooking and Garnish
Remove the lid. The chicken should be cooked through and the oil should have separated. Stir the chicken again. Finally, garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and give it one last mix.
Step 9: Serve
Serve the spicy tawa chicken hot, garnished with fresh green chilies, tomato slices, and carrot slices as desired.
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