Masala Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced finely
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 kg skinless chicken, bone in (drums or thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 tablespoons curry powder (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water, if needed
  • coriander leaves, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan and saute garlic, onion, ginger and cumin seeds for about 2 or 3 minutes, taking care that nothing burns.
  2. Add chicken, mix well and fry for 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric and chili powder (if using) and saute for about 3 minutes. Cover and leave for 5 minutes.
  4. Add in the curry powder and fry for 5 minutes.
  5. Add water if needed. This depends on how much gravy you want. Cover and let the chicken cook, stirring occasionally.
  6. When done, stir in chopped coriander leaves and serve with rice or naan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

736 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.9g 44% DV
Total Fat 46.8g 60% DV
Carbs 76g 28% DV
Fiber 32.8g 100% DV
Sugar 6.5g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1503.5mg 65% DV
Potassium 2032.8mg 43% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 475mcg 53% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 543.5mg 42% DV
Iron 41.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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