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

Patiala Chicken

Safira
Patiala Chicken is a Punjabi recipe with a Yoghurt & Spice Marinaded Chicken in a Cashew and Creamy Curry Base. 
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Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian, Punjabi
Servings 4
Calories 891 kcal

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
 

  • Marinade Chicken in Yoghurt, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Red Chilli, Salt and Black Pepper.
  • Heat Oil & Ghee in pot over high heat.
  • Add Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves and Cumin.
  • Once they are fragrant, add Garlic and Ginger and saute for 2 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Add Salt, Pepper, Tumeric, Red Chilli, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add Pureed tomatoes. Cook on high for 5 minutes. Then turn the heat right down. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.
  • Add marinaded Chicken, Cashew Paste, Fenugreek and Garam Masala. Cook covered on low for 35 - 40 minutes.
  • Add Juliened Ginger, Green Chillies and Cream. Stir in and cook on low for 5 minutes. Top with Coriander.

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

Calories: 891kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 37gFat: 71gSaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 234mgSodium: 259mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 837IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 4mg
Keyword PAtiala, Patiala Chicken
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