Punjabi-Style Chicken in Rich Gravy
Ingredients List
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 onion, finely chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
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1 cup water
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1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
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1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon garam masala
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1 tablespoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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8 chicken legs, skin removed
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Heat a mix of oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add cumin seeds and cook until they begin to darken slightly.
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Add chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, around 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 5 minutes until the onions are golden brown.
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Pour in water, add chopped tomatoes, serrano pepper, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes. Add chicken pieces to the pot, stirring gently to coat with the sauce. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 325 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 4g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 325 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 22g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
| Cholesterol 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium 395mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 28g | 55% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium 33mg | 3% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 323mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5