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Tawa Chicken in a bowl, topped with coriander

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.
5 from 8 votes
Marinade 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine Indian, Punjabi, South Indian
Servings 6
Calories 260 kcal

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
 

  • 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.

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

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 34gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 183mgPotassium: 669mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Tawa Chicken, Tawa Chicken Fry
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