Dahi Chicken

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Dahi Chicken

This versatile meat can be prepared in so many ways and we have the best chicken recipes for you.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :1 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 500gm chicken cut into pieces


  • 1 cup yogurt


  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste


  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste


  • 2 green chilli diced


  • 2 tbsp coriander powder


  • 2 tsp cumin powder


  • 1 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder


  • 3 large cardamom pods, crushed


  • 2 tsp cumin seeds


  • 1 inch cinnamon stick


  • 3 tbsp ghee or cooking oil


  • 1 brown onion diced


  • 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri methi)


  • 2 tomatoes roughly chopped


  • 1 cup chicken stock


  • Some chopped coriander leaves

Directions

  • In a large bowl, coat the chicken with yoghurt and leave it in the fridge for one hour to tenderise.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, green chillies, coriander, cumin powder, chilli powder, cardamom pods, cumin seeds and cinnamon to the chicken-yoghurt mix. Place in the fridge to marinate overnight. If in a hurry, marinate for half to one hour.
  • Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan, add onions and cook until brown. Add the dried fenugreek leaves, and then add the marinated chicken. Cook uncovered for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the tomato. Add the chicken stock, cover, and cook over very low heat for 30 to 45 minutes
  • Garnish with coriander leaves to serve.