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Chicken Yakhni

Chicken Yakhni

by Nabeela Kauser
Savour the rich, aromatic flavours of chicken yakhni, a traditional dish packed with a myriad of spices. Explore a world of culinary delight as you cook and taste this beloved Indian recipe that combines simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.
5 from 45 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 6
Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Olive Oil
  • 750 g Chicken
  • 1 Onions
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 2 Black Cardamom Bari Elaichi
  • 1- inch Cinnamon Darchini
  • 1.5 litre Water

Instructions

  • Heat up the olive oil in a pan on medium pan until hot
  • Add the black cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, garlic paste, and ginger paste then sauté for 1-2 minutes
  • Add the finely chopped onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened
  • Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until colour changes
  • Add the salt, black pepper, garam masala, and cumin powder then cook the spices for 5-6 minutes
  • Add the water and mix then cover and cook for 1 hour on medium heat
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 444mgPotassium: 167mgFibre: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 93IUVitamin C: 3mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Soup, Chicken Yakhni, Comfort Food, Cooking, Food, Recipe, Soup, Winter
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