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North Indian Chicken Curry with a Twist

North Indian Chicken Curry | with a Twist

Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, Punjabi

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gms Chicken with bone
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 1 cup plain yoghurt or dahi
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh Cream
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 3 large , blanched and chopped, with their juices
  • Fresh coriander chopped

Instructions
 

  • Firstly, heat the oil in a wide saucepan set over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onions and stir to get them golden brown evenly.
  • Consequently, add the corn starch to the yoghurt. Whisk until it’s creamy.
  • Now, add the ginger-garlic paste to the onions. Cook and stir until they blend with the onions.
  • Next, add the chicken and cook, on one side for 5 minutes and begin to brown.
  • Subsequently, turn over the pieces to brown evenly all over. Add the yoghurt and corn starch paste and stir well.
  • Now add the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chilli powder. Cook for 2 min., stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the tomatoes and their juices and the salt. Check the gravy consistency and add water if needed.
  • Lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked.
  • Finally, add the fresh cream and give it a quick stir.
  • Transfer the North Indian Chicken Curry | with a Twist to a serving bowl.
  • Garnish with a dollop of cream and chopped coriander. Serve hot with steamed rice, roti or bread of your choice.

Notes

1. Add green chillies and chilli powder if desired.
2. Sprinkle garam masala for that Punjabi kick before serving.
North Indian Chicken Curry  with a Twist
Keyword North Indian Chicken Curry | with a Twist