Hyderabadi Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Hyderabadi Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams chicken breasts cubed; 1 onion large, chopped; 1 green chili sliced; 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; salt to taste; 5 tablespoons ghee; 1 green cardamom; 2 cloves; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon plain yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 20 cashew nuts ground to smooth paste with milk; 1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds Roasted; 6 saffron strands soaked in milk; 4 tablespoons milk for soaking saffron

Servings: persons

500 grams chicken breasts cubed
1 onion large, chopped
1 green chili sliced
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
salt to taste
5 tablespoons ghee
1 green cardamom
2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
20 cashew nuts ground to smooth paste with milk
1/4 teaspoon poppy seeds Roasted
6 saffron strands soaked in milk
4 tablespoons milk for soaking saffron

1
In a bowl and combine onion, green chili, ginger paste, garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, ground cashew paste, yogurt, cilantro leaves and salt to a smooth mixture.
2
Marinate the chicken pieces in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3
Heat ghee/oil in a kadai, when hot add the green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaf. When aroma rises, add the mixture along with chicken pieces and fry for few minutes until the mixture is cooked. Add enough water to the mixture, when starts to boil simmer and cover with lid.
4
Cook until the gravy thickens, chicken pieces are done and ghee floats on top.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams chicken breasts cubed, 1 onion large, chopped, 1 green chili sliced, 2 tablespoons ginger paste, and more.

Yes, Hyderabadi 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.

Hyderabadi Chicken Curry

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