Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy

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This Punjabi chicken curry features a thick gravy with a nice spicy flavor that's not too hot. You may adjust the heat by adding more serrano peppers. Serve over rice or with chapati or roti.

Submitted by _ Chatterjee
Updated on October 26, 2022
close up view of Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy on white rice, garnished with fresh herbs, in a wooden bowl
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped

  • 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon garam masala

  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 8 chicken legs, skin removed

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin seeds in hot oil-ghee mixture until seeds begin to change color.

  2. Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; continue cooking until onions are browned, about 5 minutes more.

  3. Mix in water, tomato, serrano pepper, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes. Lay chicken into sauce; mix gently to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink near the bone, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325 Calories
22g Fat
4g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 395mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 323mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.