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Chicken do pyaza

Chicken simmered with a large quantity of onions, part of which is added in two stages for a sauce that is both sweet and crisp. Its name means "two onions" in Urdu.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

370 kcal per serving

Protein
27.3 g
Carbohydrates
10.1 g
of which sugars
7 g
Fat
23.6 g
of which saturated fat
5 g
Fiber
3.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice two onions and fry them in the oil for 10 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Remove them and set aside. Slice the remaining two onions into thick rounds.
  3. In the same oil, fry the cumin for 30 seconds, then add the onion rounds, ginger and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chicken, turmeric, chilli, salt and garam masala. Sear for 5 minutes over high heat.
  5. Add the grated tomatoes and cook for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  6. Mix the yogurt off the heat, then return the pan to low heat. Pour in the hot water and cover.
  7. Simmer gently for 25 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce is well combined.
  8. Sprinkle with the reserved golden onions and coriander. Serve with basmati rice.

Variations and tips

Mild spice version. Reduce the red chilli and add a pinch of ground cinnamon for a rounder flavour.

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Original Ecomely recipe.