Dhaba Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Dhaba Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 onions, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves; One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Pinch of ground cloves; Pinch of ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 cup tomato sauce; Four 6-ounce chicken breast halves on the bone, skinned; Salt; 1 cup water; Garam masala, for sprinkling; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

3 onions, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves
One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup tomato sauce
Four 6-ounce chicken breast halves on the bone, skinned
Salt
1 cup water
Garam masala, for sprinkling
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
In a food processor, chop the onions.
2
Add the garlic and ginger and process until they are finely chopped.
3
In a medium, enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the vegetable oil.
4
Add the coriander, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom and cook over low heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Add the onion mixture and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is golden brown, about 6 minutes.
6
Add the turmeric and tomato sauce and simmer over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
7
Season the chicken breasts with salt and add them to the casserole.
8
Coat the chicken with the sauce.
9
Add the water, cover and bring to a boil.
10
Simmer over low heat, turning a few times, until the chicken is white throughout, about 10 minutes.
11
Season the chicken curry with salt.
12
Transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving bowl.
13
Sprinkle garam masala on top, garnish with the cilantro and serve.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 onions, coarsely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, One 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Dhaba Chicken Curry 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.

Dhaba Chicken Curry

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