Chicken Dopiaza Recipe

Name: Chicken Dopiaza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed; 6 small onions, halved; 3 bay leaves; 8 green cardamom pods; 4 cloves; 3 dried red chilies; 8 black peppercorns; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 inch ginger, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons ghee

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
6 small onions, halved
3 bay leaves
8 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
3 dried red chilies
8 black peppercorns
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch ginger, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons ghee

1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil and fry the halved onions until tender and translucent. Remove and keep aside.
2
Add the remaining oil and saute the bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, chilies and peppercorns.
3
When they crackle, add the chopped onions this time, together with the garlic and ginger, and saute for 3 minutes.
4
Add the ground spices and salt and cook for 3 minutes.
5
Add the water and tomatoes and simmer 5 minutes until sauce starts to thicken.
6
Add the chicken pieces and continue to cook for 12-15 minutes.
7
Add the reserved small halved onions and then cover and cook for a further 8-10 minutes until chicken has cooked through.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken breast, cubed, 6 small onions, halved, 3 bay leaves, 8 green cardamom pods, and more.

Yes, Chicken Dopiaza 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.

Chicken Dopiaza

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