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Chicken Do Pyaza

Chicken Do Pyaza

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Richly spiced chicken curry with double the onions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, bone-in preferred
  • 3 large onions – 2 sliced, 1 chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies, slit
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1½ tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp curd/yogurt, whisked
  • 3–4 tbsp oil or ghee
  • Fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions

  • Brown ' Build
  • Heat oil. Add sliced onions. Sauté till golden and a little crisp. Remove and keep aside — this is your first pyaz.
  • Soft ' Sauté
  • In the same pan, add chopped onions. Cook till translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste. Let the aroma tell you when it’s ready.
  • Spice It Up
  • Add tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, salt. Cook till masala is deep and rich. Add curd slowly. Stir gently.
  • Add the Chicken
  • Mix in chicken pieces. Coat them well. Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little water if needed.
  • Finish With Flavors
  • Add fried onions back in. Add green chilies. Sprinkle garam masala. Cover for 5 minutes, then garnish with coriander.
  • 🫓 What to Eat It With:
  • Roti. Paratha. Steamed rice. Or just a spoon.