Cumin (Zeera) Chicken Curry
A super easy yet packed with flavors chicken curry that has a very delectable cumin flavor, which you won't be able to resist.
Servings: 6
Calories: 1707kcal
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs chicken about 1 KG
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 green chilies for garnish
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp cumin powder dry roasted
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
Spices
- 3/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder cayenne pepper
Instructions
Caramelize onion
- Add 1/2 cup of oil to a pan, then add sliced onions and caramelize them while stirring frequently. It will take about 8-10 minutes.
Cook chicken
- Take the onions out and in the same oil add 1 tbsp of cumin seeds.
- Now add chicken to the pan and cook over high heat for about 4 minutes. Then add ginger, garlic, and all the spices. Keep cooking for another 5 minutes.
Prepare yogurt sauce
- In a blender, add 1/2 cup of yogurt and caramelized onions. Blend it to make a paste.
Mix yogurt sauce
- Now add this yogurt sauce to the chicken, along with 1/2 cup of water. Mix it well. Lower the heat.
- Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through. Mix it after every 5 minutes to avoid burning.
- Now add dry roasted cumin powder and garam masala.
- Garnish with green chilies and enjoy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 1707kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 185g | Saturated Fat: 51g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 40g | Monounsaturated Fat: 86g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 124mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 172IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg