
Meat
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.
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
- Thinly slice two onions and fry them in the oil for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove them and set aside. Slice the remaining two onions into thick rounds.
- In the same oil, fry the cumin for 30 seconds, then add the onion rounds, ginger and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken, turmeric, chilli, salt and garam masala. Sear for 5 minutes over high heat.
- Add the grated tomatoes and cook for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Mix the yogurt off the heat, then return the pan to low heat. Pour in the hot water and cover.
- Simmer gently for 25 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce is well combined.
- 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.
More ideas
Original Ecomely recipe.

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