Tawa Chicken Recipe

Name: Tawa Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into quarters; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, cut into small dice; 2 cloves; 1 small cinnamon stick; 2 cardamom pods; 2 teaspoons dhana jeera powder; salt; 2 -4 fresh chili peppers, finely chopped; 5 -6 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed; 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely grated; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon methi leaves; 2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into cubes; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into quarters
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, cut into small dice
2 cloves
1 small cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods
2 teaspoons dhana jeera powder
salt
2 -4 fresh chili peppers, finely chopped
5 -6 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely grated
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon methi leaves
2 medium roma tomatoes, cut into cubes
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
. Put oil in a large, wide pan, and set over medium heat. Put in cloves, cinnamon stick and cardamom pots. Saute until spices start to sizzle then add onions. Saute onions until they are golden brown in color.
2
Add dhana jeeru, salt, chilies, garlic, ginger, cayenne, turmeric, lemon juice and methi leaves. Cook for a minute. Put chicken pieces and stir.
3
Cover lid and lower heat to medium low. Cook, turning pieces occasionally until all the juices released by the chicken disappear and chicken is golden brown in color. Add tomatoes and cook for 3 - 5 minutes.
4
Take pan off heat. Sprinkle with garam masala and cilantro.

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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: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into quarters, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, cut into small dice, 2 cloves, and more.

Yes, Tawa Chicken 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.

Tawa Chicken

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