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Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy

Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 60 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 🧄 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

  • Sauce and Flavoring

    • 💧 1 cup water
    • 🍅 1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
    • 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 tablespoon garam masala
    • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • Protein

    • 🍗 8 chicken legs, skin removed

  • Garnish

    • 🌿 ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

STEPS

1

Heat oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin seeds in hot oil-ghee mixture until seeds begin to change color.

2

Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; continue cooking until onions are browned, about 5 minutes more.

3

Mix in water, tomato, serrano pepper, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes.

4

Lay chicken into sauce; mix gently to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink near the bone, about 40 minutes.

5

Garnish with cilantro to serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

325

Calories

  • 28
    Protein
  • 4
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 For a spicier flavor, add additional serrano peppers.Serve with rice, chapati, or roti for a complete meal.Remove the chicken skin to reduce the fat content further.Prepare a day ahead as the flavors deepen overnight.