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    Patiala Chicken

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    Patiala Chicken is a Punjabi recipe with a Yoghurt & Spice Marinaded Chicken in a Cashew and Creamy Curry Base. 

    Patiala Chicken in a blue bowl topped with slivered ginger and coriander

    Patiala Chicken

    This delicious recipe has all the creamy silkiness of butte chicken but somehow..it is better. There is a rich depth of flavour and layering of flavours here that is just divine.

    First the Chicken is marinaded in Yoghurt and ground Spices.

    Then a Curry base is made wth whole Garam Masala, Garlic, Ginger, Onions, Ground Spices, Cashew Paste, Tomatoes and Cream. It is topped with slivered Ginger, Green Chillies and Coriander. 

    Patiala is a City in Punjab and this recipe comes from there. 

    This really is one of the best Chicken Curry recipes that I have tried and I really hope you try it!

    How to make it

    We have touched on this slightly already and a full recipe is at the bottom of the page but here is a step by step recipe to show the various stages involved.

    Marinade Chicken in Yoghurt, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Red Chilli, Salt and Black Pepper.

    Chicken marinaded in yoghurt and spice in a bowl

    Heat Oil & Ghee in pot over high heat.

    Add Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves and Cumin.

    Cumin, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves added to oil in pot

    Once they are fragrant, add Garlic and Ginger and saute for 2 minutes.

    Garlic added to pot

    Add Onion and cook covered on medium low for 10 minutes. Remove lid, add a sprinkling of Salt and cook for a further 20 minutes on low until a deep golden brown. (I used Red and White Onions because I only had 2 White ones).

    Onions added to pot

    Add Tumeric, Salt, Pepper, Red Chilli, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder. Saute for 2 minutes.

    Ground Spices added to pot

    Add Pureed tomatoes. Cook on high for 5 minutes. Then turn the heat right down. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.

    Pureed tomatoes added to pot

    Cooked tomato base in pot

    Cashew paste being stirred into curry

    Garam Masala added to pot

    Yoghurt marinaded chicken going in pot

    Add Chicken, Cashew Paste, Fenugreek and Garam Masala. Cook covered on low for 35 - 40 minutes.

    Cooked chicken showing oil separating at top

    Cream being poured into pot

    Add Juliened Ginger, Green Chillies and Cream. Stir in and cook on low for 5 minutes.

    Top with Coriander.

    Patiala Chicken in a blue bowl topped with slivered ginger and coriander

    How to serve Patiala Chicken

    It is delicious served with Roti, Garlic/Plain Naan or Rice.

    Good sides are Kachumber Salad and Onion Raita.

    Storage Instructions

    Patiala Chicken keeps well in an airtight container/covered dish for up to 4 days. It freezes well for up to a month.

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    Patiala Chicken in a blue bowl topped with slivered ginger and coriander
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    Patiala Chicken

    Patiala Chicken is a Punjabi recipe with a Yoghurt & Spice Marinaded Chicken in a Cashew and Creamy Curry Base. 

    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Indian, Punjabi
    Keyword PAtiala, Patiala Chicken
    Servings 4
    Calories 891 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Marinade

    • 2 lb Chicken Thighs and Legs Skinless, Cleaned
    • 125 g Plain Yoghurt
    • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed
    • ½ inch Ginger Crushed
    • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • Pinch Salt
    • ½ tsp Black Pepper

    Patiala Base

    • 6 tbsp Oil
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 1 inch Cinnamon
    • 2 Cardamom Pods Cracked Open
    • 3 Cloves
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 inch Ginger Crushed
    • 6 - 8 cloves Garlic Crushed
    • 4 large Onions Sliced
    • Salt
    • 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
    • ¾ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1 ½ tsp Coriander Powder
    • 200 g Tomatoes Pureed (1/2 tin)
    • 15 Cashews Soaked in Water for 20 minutes, then blended
    • 1 tsp Dry Fenugreek
    • 1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder
    • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Julienned
    • 2 Green Chillies Sliced finely
    • 65 g Double Cream
    • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves and Stems Chopped

    Instructions

    1. Marinade Chicken in Yoghurt, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Red Chilli, Salt and Black Pepper.

    2. Heat Oil & Ghee in pot over high heat.

    3. Add Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves and Cumin.

    4. Once they are fragrant, add Garlic and Ginger and saute for 2 minutes.

    5. Add Onion and cook covered on medium low for 10 minutes. Remove lid, add a sprinkling of Salt and cook for a further 20 minutes on low until a deep golden brown.

    6. Add Salt, Pepper, Tumeric, Red Chilli, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder. Saute for 2 minutes.

    7. Add Pureed tomatoes. Cook on high for 5 minutes. Then turn the heat right down. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.

    8. Add marinaded Chicken, Cashew Paste, Fenugreek and Garam Masala. Cook covered on low for 35 - 40 minutes.

    9. Add Juliened Ginger, Green Chillies and Cream. Stir in and cook on low for 5 minutes. Top with Coriander.

    Recipe Notes

    Spices - Adjust Spices according to your taste.

    Oil/Ghee - Adjust levels according to your taste.

    How to serve Patiala Chicken

    It is delicious served with Roti, Garlic/Plain Naan or Rice.

    Good sides are Kachumber Salad and Onion Raita.

    Storage Instructions

    Patiala Chicken keeps well in an airtight container/covered dish for up to 4 days. It freezes well for up to a month.

     

    Nutrition Facts
    Patiala Chicken
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 891 Calories from Fat 639
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 71g109%
    Saturated Fat 20g125%
    Cholesterol 234mg78%
    Sodium 259mg11%
    Potassium 927mg26%
    Carbohydrates 29g10%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 11g12%
    Protein 37g74%
    Vitamin A 837IU17%
    Vitamin C 25mg30%
    Calcium 143mg14%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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