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Dhabawali Chicken Curry By Chef Ajay Chopra

Dhabawali Chicken Curry is a popular spicy chicken gravy. Chef Ajay Chopra brings the recipe of this roadside popular dish to your kitchen.

Serves3

Cooking Time20-30 Min

Preparation Time10-15 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

Ingredients

  • For Dhabewali Chicken Curry

    • 2 medium sized grated onions

    • 1.5 tsp ginger garlic paste

    • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

    • 5 tbsp readymade tomato puree (or paste)

    • 5 tbsp coriander leaves, roughly chopped

    • 2 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

    • 3 tbsp oil

    • salt to taste

  • For masala mix

    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

    • 1.5 tsp red chilli powder

    • 1.5 tsp coriander powder

    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder

  • For tempering

    • 1 tsp cumin seeds

    • 3 red chillies

    • 3 green chillies, cut and slit

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    Grate the onions and cut & slit the green chillies.
  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a wok/kadhai and then add the cumin seeds. Once it splutters, add the slit green chillies & the dried red chillies and give a mix.
  3. 3

    Now add the grated onion and fry on medium heat for 4-5 mins.
  4. 4

    Add the ginger garlic paste, mix & continue to fry on medium to low heat for 2-3 mins till the colour of the paste starts turning brown.
  5. 5

    Now add the chopped coriander leaves, mix and fry for a minute on low heat.
  6. 6

    Add all the spice powders in a bowl and add around 6 tbsp water. Mix it well and keep it aside. Add the Spice mix and fry on low to medium heat for around 2 mins till oil separates. Now add the chicken pieces and fry on high heat for a minute. Add salt, give a mix and continue to fry on medium heat for 3-4 mins. Now add the Kashmiri Chilli Powder, give a mix and fry on medium heat for 1 minute.
  7. 7

    Add the readymade Tomato purée, give a mix and fry on medium heat for around 2-3 mins till oil separates. (In case you’re using fresh blended tomato paste, you will need to fry for around 4-5 mins).
  8. 8

    Now add 250 ml water, give a mix and cover & cook on low heat for 20 mins till chicken is tender and oil separates. Now add roasted Kasuri Methi and mix & simmer on low heat for 2-3 mins. Serve with roti or naan.

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