Description
Dum Chicken Curry is creamy, spicy, and delectable. This dish has the perfect balance of spices, creaminess, and herbs. Dum Chicken is a replica of the dish Dum Biryani (The famous Hyderabad Chicken Biryani). If you are a fan of the spicy and creamy dish, you will love this.
Ingredients
Boneless Chicken thighs- 1 lb
Salt- 1 tsp
Yogurt- 1/2 cup
Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder- 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder- 2 tsp
Cumin Powder- 1 tsp
Freshly chopped mint- 3/4 cup
Freshly chopped Cilantro- 3/4 cup
Onions- 2 1/2 cups
Oil- 3 Tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste- 1 Tbsp
Mixed Nuts- 1/4 cup
Shredded Coconut- 1/4 cup
Cilantro- To Garnish
Instructions
1. Take 1 lb of boneless skinless chicken thighs. Add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or regular yogurt. Add all the spices (salt 1 tsp, turmeric 1/2 tsp, red chili powder 1 tsp, garam masala powder 1/2 tsp, coriander powder 2 tsp, cumin powder 1 tsp).
2. Add 3/4 cup of freshly chopped mint and 3/4 cup of freshly chopped Cilantro. Mix well and marinate for at least an hour.
3. In a pan, take 3 Tbsp of oil, add 2 1/2 cups of sliced onions. Caramelize the onions for about 15 minutes. Add the marinated chicken pieces and 1 Tbsp of ginger garlic paste to the onions.
4. Mix and cook for five minutes to coat the chicken pieces with onions, ginger, and garlic.
5. Cover the lid and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, work on the Malai paste to add to the chicken. Take about 1/4 cup of dried fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts). Any nuts will work. Add 1/4 of shredded Coconut to it and blend it with 1/4 cup of water to make a smooth paste.
7. Add the malai paste to the chicken and cook for five minutes. Constantly stir the chicken after adding the malai paste as it will stick to the bottom of the pan.
8. Garnish with Cilantro and serve hot with rice and roti.
Notes
1. Marinating the chicken is the essential step in this recipe. Try to do it for at least an hour. The longer the marination time, the better it is.
2. If allergic to nuts, it is okay to do this curry with just 1/4 cup of Coconut blended with water or 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
3. Cashew milk, almond milk, and soy milk are some alternatives to this recipe in place of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken Dishes
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 2.65 g
- Sodium: 323 mg
- Fat: 11.16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.778 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.327 g
- Trans Fat: 0.035 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.63 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 5.46 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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