Dhaba-Style Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken (cut into curry pieces)
• 4 tbsp Mustard oil (for cooking)
• 2 Onion (finely chopped)
• 1.5 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 Tomato (chopped)
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Garam masala powder (for finishing)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the mustard oil in a pan.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. 3

   Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.

4. 4

   Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cumin powder. Cook, stirring well, until the oil separates from the masala.

5. 5

   Add the chicken pieces and mix well with the spices.

6. 6

   Add salt to taste and continue sautéing the chicken for 10-15 minutes.

7. 7

   Add enough water, cover, and cook until the chicken is tender.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the garam masala powder over the curry before removing it from the heat.

Notes

The transcript mentions that this recipe uses very few ingredients but results in a very tasty dish. For an authentic dhaba flavor, ensure the onions are well-browned and the chicken is thoroughly sautéed with the spices before adding water.

Nutrition per serving

• chicken curry
• dhaba style
• bengali
• main dish
• spicy
• indian