🇮🇳 Indian

Saoji Chicken

Name: Saoji Chicken
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 51 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g, bone-in pieces Chicken; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 3, finely sliced Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 2, slit Green Chili; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1-2 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Grated Coconut; 1 tsp Poppy Seeds

🇮🇳 Indian

Nagpur saoji chicken, the fieriest gravy in Maharashtra's arsenal. Deep masala, tender chicken and gravy built for mopping. Plate with flaky paratha and sliced onions.

Prep 22 min Cook 29 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Chicken500 g, bone-in pieces
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Garam Masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion3, finely sliced
Tomato2, chopped
Green Chili2, slit
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1-2 tsp
Black Pepper1 tsp
Grated Coconut1 cup
Poppy Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Wash and pat the chicken dry; marinate with salt, turmeric, chili powder and ginger garlic paste for at least 30 minutes.
2
Soften the onions down slowly with a pinch of salt till they turn the colour of dark honey.
3
Add ginger garlic paste, cook two minutes, then the tomato and ground spices; bhunao till the oil separates.
4
Stir the chicken and poppy seeds into the masala, cook five minutes till coated, then add water and simmer.
5
Cook till the chicken is tender and the gravy coats a spoon; finish with garam masala, kasuri methi and cilantro.

Chef's tip

Taste as you go — chili heat, salt and sourness should all lift each other, not fight.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Saoji Chicken Curry | Nagpur Style Chicken Curry | Spicy Chicken Curry | Chef Varun Inamdar · on YouTube