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Chicken Aloo

Chicken Aloo

by Nabeela Kauser
Experience the vibrant flavours of Indian cuisine with chicken aloo, a perfect meld of spices, chicken, and potatoes. Dive into this moderately difficult recipe and enjoy a cultural culinary journey in your own kitchen.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 338 kcal

Ingredients

  • 600 g Chicken
  • 500 g Potatoes Peeled, diced
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 500 ml Water
  • Coriander Chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger paste. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  • Add the diced potatoes to the pan and mix them with the chicken and spices.
  • Pour in the water and stir everything together. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes are cooked through.
  • Check the consistency of the sauce and add more water if desired to make it saucy.
  • Sprinkle garam masala over the dish and mix well.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve the Chicken Aloo hot with rice or naan bread.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences by increasing or decreasing the amount of chilli powder.
You can also add additional vegetables such as peas or bell peppers to the dish for added flavour and colour.
This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on the number of servings needed.
Enjoy the chicken aloo with your favourite side dishes and condiments.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 756mgFibre: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 29mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Aloo, Chicken, Cooking, Curry, Food, Indian Food, Meat, Potato, Recipe
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