PUNJABI CHICKEN IN THICK GRAVY

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This is a type of chicken curry in a thick gravy with a nice spicy flavor, but is not too hot. You may adjust the 'heat' by adding more serrano peppers. Serve over rice, or with chapatti or roti.

Provided by //^_^\\ Chatterjee

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
8 chicken legs, skin removed
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 cup water
ΒΌ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the cumin seeds in the oil until the seeds begin to change color.
  • Stir in chopped onion onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger; continue cooking until the onions brown, about 5 minutes more.
  • Mix in the chopped tomato, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, salt, serrano pepper, and water; simmer 5 minutes. Lay the chicken into the sauce; mix gently to coat the legs. Cover pan and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until chicken is no longer pink near the bone, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 102.2 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 394.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Shanaya Banda
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was actually really good. The gravy was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Video World
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This recipe was very easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the gravy was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Junu Bhujel
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The dish was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


Lucy Scarlett
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili next time.


Hazememadw
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to for chicken in gravy. The gravy is always smooth and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Latianna Johnson
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This recipe is a keeper! The gravy was thick and flavorful, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again.


ayanali 03
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The gravy was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Eden Belanger
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The gravy was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Humairah Umar
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The gravy was amazing, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.


Brander Queen
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the creamy gravy, and the adults appreciated the complex flavors. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Mark Dunn
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken in gravy, but this recipe changed my mind. The gravy was so rich and creamy, and the chicken was incredibly tender. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abdulraheem Sadiq
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This chicken dish was absolutely delicious! The gravy was thick and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.