Chicken And Onion Curry (Murgh Do Pyaja) Recipe

Name: Chicken And Onion Curry (Murgh Do Pyaja)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g chicken pieces; 500 g onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 -3 large garlic cloves, crushed; 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil; 5 -6 tablespoons thick whole milk Greek yogurt (Greek is great!); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (to taste); 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 4 -5 green cardamoms, crushed or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

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Heat oil in a pan.
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Fry onions and garlic until golden brown.
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Add chicken and fry on high heat, until it is nicely brown all over.
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Mix all spices and salt in yogurt and add this mix to the chicken.
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Cook until chicken is tender. You cook it in pressure cooker in 10 minutes.
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Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Nan or Tandoori Roti or Chapatti.
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NOTES:
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*** You can add 2 tbs. dry methi (fenugreek) leaves, also known as kasoori methi, while you are frying onions. It gives the dish a different flavor.
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*** Tips for cooking with yogurt: Always use full fat yogurt, if possible. Skimmed milk yogurt sometimes curdles during cooking. If you wish to use low fat yogurt, add 1 heaped teaspoon of plain or corn flour per cup of yogurt.
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*** Make sure that the dish you are cooking is at room temperature. If yogurt is cooked straight from the fridge, it may curdle.
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*** When adding yogurt during cooking, take out a few tablespoons of the hot food in a bowl, mix yogurt, warming it a bit and then stir it back into the hot dish.
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*** Substitute sour cream for yogurt, using only half the amount.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g chicken pieces, 500 g onions, peeled and thinly sliced, 2 -3 large garlic cloves, crushed, 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Onion Curry (Murgh Do Pyaja) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Onion Curry (Murgh Do Pyaja)

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Variations & substitutions

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