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Chicken Bhuna Masala

Chicken Bhuna Masala

by Nabeela Kauser
A vibrant Chicken Bhuna Masala with tender chicken cooked in a rich, thick masala. Deeply spiced and full of flavour, perfect with naan or steamed rice.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 495 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken bone-in, skin removed
  • 80 ml Oil vegetable
  • 2 Onions finely sliced
  • 3 Tomatoes chopped
  • 20 g Ginger grated
  • 20 g Garlic grated
  • 3 tsp Chilli Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 Green Chillies slit
  • 10 g Fresh Coriander chopped
  • Salt adjust to taste
  • 100 ml Water

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat until hot.
  • Add sliced onions and fry for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Stir in grated ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until aromatic.
  • Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 5–7 minutes until oil separates.
  • Add chicken and coat thoroughly with masala. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add 100 ml water, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.
  • Add garam masala and green chillies. Cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 646mgFibre: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1596IUVitamin C: 26mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 65mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Bhuna, Chicken, Curry, Food, Masala, Recipe, Spicy
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