Chicken Nawabi Recipe

Name: Chicken Nawabi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken pieces; 1/4 pint thick plain yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped; 4 dried red chilies; 2 ounces ghee or 2 ounces butter; 2 onions, sliced; 1 teaspoon caraway seed; 1 teaspoon garam masala; salt; 12 ounces water; 4 ounces creamed coconut; 3 ounces cashew nuts; 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

3 lbs skinless chicken pieces
1/4 pint thick plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
4 dried red chilies
2 ounces ghee or 2 ounces butter
2 onions, sliced
1 teaspoon caraway seed
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt
12 ounces water
4 ounces creamed coconut
3 ounces cashew nuts
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika

1
Cut each chicken joint in two.
2
Mix together the yogurt and turmeric till smooth. Mix the chicken with the yogurt and leave to stand overnight.
3
In a blender process the garlic, ginger and red chillies with 2 tbsp water till smooth.
4
Melt the ghee(or butter) ina pan over medium heat and fry the onions till golden. Remove onions from pan,pressing them against the side of the pan to save as much ghee as possible.
5
Fry the caraway seeds and garam masala for 30 seconds and add all of the garlic/ginger mix, stir.
6
Add the chicken and the yogurt it was marinaded in, with the onions and the salt and fry for 5 minutes.
7
Add 9 fluid oz of the water and creamed coconut, bring to the boil, reduce the heat cover the pan and simmer 40 minutes.
8
In the blender put the remaining water and the cashew nut and blend till smooth. Add this to the pot and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
9
Serve sprinkled with the paprika and garnished with the eggs.

1029

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs skinless chicken pieces, 1/4 pint thick plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Nawabi 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Nawabi

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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