Dhaba Chicken Fry
Ingredients
Take your taste buds on a journey with our Dhaba-style Chicken Fry recipe. Marinated in a rich blend of spices and simmered to perfection, this dish is a true feast for your senses. Perfect with paratha, roti, naan, or rice.
For Marination:
- 1 kg Chicken
- 50g Tamarind mixed with 125ml Water
- 1 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
To Make the Curry:
- 2 Large Onions (grind)
- 6 Green Chillies
- 2 1/2-inch Ginger
- 10 Cloves Garlic
- 100g Butter
- 1 tbsp Curry Leaves
- 150ml Oil
- Handful of Coriander Leaves
- 3 Bullet Green Chillies (sliced)
For the Special Garam Masala:
- 1 1/2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
- 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns
- 12 Cloves
- 1 tsp Poppy Seeds (or 12 Cashew Nuts)
- 8 Green Cardamom Pods
- 1 Star Anise
- 2 Blades of Mace
- 2 Small Pieces of Nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Nigella Seeds
- 2 Black Cardamom Pods
- 3 Bay Leaves
Instructions
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Dhaba Chicken Fry
- Marinate the Chicken:
- Mix the chicken with tamarind water, red chilli powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, salt, turmeric, and ginger & garlic paste in a bowl. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Set aside to marinate.
- Prepare the Garam Masala:
- In a frying pan, dry roast all the ingredients listed under "Special Garam Masala" until they turn lightly golden and release a fragrant aroma. Let it cool, then grind it into a fine powder.
- Start the Curry:
- Heat oil in a pan and add the crushed ginger, garlic, and green chilli mixture. Fry on high flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add Aromatics:
- Stir in the curry leaves and onion paste. Fry on high flame until the mixture turns golden.
- Incorporate the Marinated Chicken:
- Add the marinated chicken, mix well, and fry on high flame for a few minutes.
- Introduce the Garam Masala:
- Add 2 tbsp of the roasted and ground masala powder and butter. Mix, cover, and cook on low flame until the chicken becomes tender. You can add 1 cup of water if needed.
- Final Touch:
- Add fresh coriander and sliced green chillies. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Serve Hot and Enjoy:
- Serve this aromatic Dhaba-style Chicken Fry with paratha, roti, naan, or rice. Enjoy the flavorful journey!
Savour the rich aromas and tastes of this Dhaba-style Chicken Fry for a memorable dining experience.
