Hyderabadi Chicken Masala
Aromatic Hyderabadi chicken cooked in a rich blend of spices and yogurt, creating tender, flavourful pieces that pair perfectly with rice or bread. This recipe balances heat, tang, and herbs for an authentic Indian experience.
Ingredients
- 700 g Chicken
- 50 ml Oil
- 2 Onions thinly sliced
- 3 Tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder adjust to taste
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 150 ml Yoghurt whisked
- 1 handful Fresh Coriander chopped
- 1/2 handful Mint Leaves chopped
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 200 ml Water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.
- Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes.
- Stir in grated ginger and garlic, cooking for 2 minutes until aromatic.
- Add chopped tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Add chicken and coat well with the spice mixture. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Gradually add whisked yogurt, stirring continuously. Pour in water, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Stir in garam masala, chopped coriander, mint leaves, and lemon juice. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 678mgPotassium: 560mgFibre: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1163IUVitamin C: 19mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
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