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Patiala Shahi Chicken

🇮🇳 Indian

Patiala shahi chicken, royal brown gravy with whole spice authority. The Sunday-special format that every region does differently. Plate with flaky paratha and sliced onions.

Prep 28 min Cook 41 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, bone-in pieces
  • Yogurt2 cups, whisked
  • Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely sliced
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Coriander Powder2 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
  • Whole Garam Masala Spices1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1-2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and pat the chicken dry; marinate with salt, turmeric, chili powder and ginger garlic paste for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Soften the onions down slowly with a pinch of salt till they turn the colour of dark honey.

  3. 3

    Build the masala: paste, tomato, powders — cook until thick, glossy and clearly done.

  4. 4

    Turn the chicken through the masala with the onion, let it sear, then pour in warm water and cover.

  5. 5

    Reduce to your preferred consistency, rest five minutes, and finish with the yogurt and cilantro.

Chef's tip

Never crowd the pot when searing; brown in batches if needed.

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