Chicken Tarkari Recipe

Name: Chicken Tarkari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-in . cubes; 2 cups onions, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 dried red chilies; 1 bay leaf; 4 green cardamoms, bruised; 2 cups tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup broth or 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 4 tablespoons cooking oil; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-in . cubes
2 cups onions, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 dried red chilies
1 bay leaf
4 green cardamoms, bruised
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup broth or 1 cup water
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 tablespoons cooking oil
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

1
In a large bowl, season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2
Heat oil and brown chicken.
3
Reserve brown chicken in a plate.
4
Drain excess oil.
5
In a non-stick sauce pan, heat oil.
6
To the hot oil, add whole red chilies and bay leaf; fry for 30 sec.
7
Add turmeric and chopped onion, and fry until brown.
8
Put garlic and ginger into the onion mixture; fry for 30 sec.
9
To this mixture, add cumin powder, curry powder, chili powder, bruised cardamom, salt and pepper; mix well for a minute or so.
10
Transfer browned chicken pieces and chopped tomatoes into the spice mixture; stir well.
11
Add broth to the chicken mixture; set heat to low and let simmer until chicken pieces are tender, and the sauce has thickened up to a desired consistency, about 35-45 minute.
12
When cooked, turn off the heat and add chopped cilantro to garnish.
13
Serve hot with rice and roti (flat bread).

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-in . cubes, 2 cups onions, chopped, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tarkari 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 Tarkari

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