Tawa Chicken

Tawa Chicken is a Punjabi recipe where Chicken pieces are marinaded in a paste with Gram Flour and Spices and cooked in a aromatic curry base.

Tawa Chicken

This is a popular street food that is made on large Tawas/a Cast Iron flat or concave round shaped pan usually used for making Rotis/Chapatis. You can of course use a frying pan.

This recipe can be made with Chicken Breast, Full Chickens divided into 6 or 8 pieces or Spatchcocked Chickens.

The Chicken in this recipe is marinaded in a thick paste for an hour, cooked and then added to a curry base. This is a dry Chicken Curry that is delicious, fragrant and warming.

How to make Tawa Chicken

Make a paste with Gram Flour, Lemon Juice, Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Ground Coriander, Fennel Seeds, Cumin Seeds and Salt.

Coat and marinade the Chicken in the paste for 1 hour.

Cook Chicken in oil for 3 minutes each side. Remove and set aside.

For the curry base, heat oil and add Fenugreek Seeds, and Onions. Cook until golden brown.

Add Ginger and Garlic and cook for 1 minute before pouring in the tomatoes.

Add ground Spices and cook for 3 – 4 minutes.

Add the Chicken and cook covered on medium low for 2 – 3 minutes. 

What to serve with Tawa Chicken 

This recipe is delicious served with Plain/Garlic Naan or 2 ingredient Naan, Rotis or Jeera Rice.

Great sides include Kachumber Salad or Onion Raita and Pickles/Achaars.

Tips for making Tawa Chicken

• If you prefer to use Chicken thighs/legs, cook for 40 minutes at the end.
• If you don’t have Fenugreek Seeds, you can add a little Dry Fenugreek Leaves or skip.
• If you don’t have Fennel Seeds, you can add a little ground Fennel or skip.
• You can use Red or White Onions.

Storage/Make Ahead Instructions

This dish keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

More Delicious South Indian Chicken Recipes:

Chicken Makhani

Chicken Chaap

Patiala Chicken

Chicken Hyderabadi

Chicken Handi

Karahi Chicken

Chicken Pulao

Chicken Akni, One Pot Chicken and Rice

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Tawa Chicken

Tawa Chicken is a Punjabi recipe where Chicken pieces are marinaded in a paste with Gram Flour and Spices and cooked in a spiced curry base.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner

Cuisine Indian, Punjabi, South Indian

Keyword Tawa Chicken, Tawa Chicken Fry

Marinade 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 260 kcal

Author Safira

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

• 4 tbsp Gram Flour
• 1 ½ tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Ginger Paste
• 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• ½ tsp Fennel Seeds
• ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
• Salt
• 2 lb Chicken Breast Cut into 1 inch cubes

Curry Base

• 2 tbsp Oil
• 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
• 1 large Onion Diced
• 1 ½ inch Ginger Crushed
• 4 cloves Garlic Crushed
• 200 g Tinned Plum Tomatoes Pureed
• ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder

Instructions

1. Make a paste with Gram Flour, Lemon Juice, Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Ground Coriander, Fennel Seeds, Cumin Seeds and Salt.

2. Coat and marinade the Chicken in the paste for 1 hour.

3. Heat OIl over high heat. Once hot, add the marinaded Chicken and cook for 5 minutes each side. Set aside.

4. Add Fenugreek Seeds and saute for 30 seconds, then and Onions. Cook until golden brown - around 10 minutes on medium/high.

5. Add Ginger and Garlic and cook for 1 minute before pouring in the tomatoes.

6. Add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Ground Coriander and Ground Cumin. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.

7. Add the Chicken and cook covered on medium low for 3 - 4 minutes adding 1/4 cup of water if needed.

Recipe Notes

Tips for making Tawa Chicken

• If you prefer to use Chicken thighs/legs, cook for 40 minutes at the end.
• If you don't have Fenugreek Seeds, you can add a little Dry Fenugreek Leaves or skip.
• If you don't have Fennel Seeds, you can add a little ground Fennel or skip.
• You can use Red or White Onions in this recipe.

Storage/Make Ahead Instructions

This dish keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Tawa Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 97mg32%

Sodium 183mg8%

Potassium 669mg19%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin A 45IU1%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.