Tawa Chicken
Safira
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.
Marinade 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine Indian, Punjabi, South Indian
Servings 6
Calories 260 kcal
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
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.
Heat OIl over high heat. Once hot, add the marinaded Chicken and cook for 5 minutes each side. Set aside.
Add Fenugreek Seeds and saute for 30 seconds, then and Onions. Cook until golden brown - around 10 minutes on medium/high.
Add Ginger and Garlic and cook for 1 minute before pouring in the tomatoes.
Add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Ground Coriander and Ground Cumin. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
Add the Chicken and cook covered on medium low for 3 - 4 minutes adding 1/4 cup of water if needed.
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.
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Tawa Chicken, Tawa Chicken Fry