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Chicken Dalchini Curry
🇮🇳 Indian

Chicken Dalchini Curry

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pondicherry cooking — Chicken Dalchini Curry brings a dalchini touch with a classic curry finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 30 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, curry cut
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kashmiri Dalchini Murgh | Easy Indian Chicken Curry Without Onion & Garlic | Lost & Rare Recipes · on YouTube