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Mouthwatering Punjabi Chicken Gravy!

This Punjabi chicken curry features a thick gravy with a nice spicy flavor that’s not too hot. You may adjust the heat by adding more serrano peppers. Serve over rice or with chapati or roti.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 2tablespoonsghee (clarified butter)

  • 1teaspooncumin seeds

  • 1onion, finely chopped

  • 5clovesgarlic, minced

  • 2tablespoonsminced fresh ginger root

  • 1cupwater

  • 1smalltomato, coarsely chopped

  • 1serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1tablespoontomato paste

  • 1tablespoongaram masala

  • 1tablespoonground turmeric

  • 1teaspoonsalt, or to taste

  • 8chicken legs, skin removed

  • ¼cupchopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin seeds in hot oil-ghee mixture until seeds begin to change color.

  2. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; continue cooking until onions are browned, about 5 minutes more.

  3. Mix in water, tomato, serrano pepper, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes. Lay chicken into sauce; mix gently to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink near the bone, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
22g 		28%
Saturated Fat
7g 		33%
Cholesterol
102mg 		34%
Sodium
395mg 		17%
Total Carbohydrate
4g 		2%
Dietary Fiber
1g 		4%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
28g
Vitamin C
5mg 		26%
Calcium
33mg 		3%
Iron
2mg 		13%
Potassium
323mg 		7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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