Chicken Dopiaza

Name: Chicken Dopiaza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 3 large onions, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil; 2 1/4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 2 tablespoons garlic paste; 2 large tomatoes, finely chopped; Salt, to taste; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

A flavorful chicken dopiaza dish is prepared by incorporating onions in two distinct stages, yielding a rich gravy.

⭐ 3.5 (67 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 30 minTotal: 45 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Entree

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

Roast coriander and cumin seeds on medium heat until aromatic, then grind them into a coarse powder.
Divide chopped onions into two portions (2/3 and 1/3).
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat; fry the larger onion portion until golden.
Add chicken and brown it.
Stir in the ground spices, garam masala, turmeric, ginger and garlic pastes, and tomatoes; cook until oil separates. Season with salt.
Incorporate the remaining onion portion and sauté until soft and translucent.
Add 1 1/2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is tender and the gravy thickens.
Garnish with coriander before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 480 kcal

Carbohydrate: 12 g

Cholesterol: 198 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 47 g

Saturated Fat: 5 g

Sodium: 432 mg

Sugar: 5 g

Fat: 27 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g