Kadai chicken
Kadai chicken is a popular Indian dish that originated in North India. It is a flavorful and spicy chicken curry that is typically cooked in a thick tomato-based gravy with a blend of aromatic spices. The chicken is cooked with onions, bell peppers, and a special spice mix called kadai masala, which gives the dish its distinctive flavor. It is often garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served with naan bread or rice.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken (bone-in or boneless, as per your preference)
- 2 large onions finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers (capsicum), cut into thick strips
- 4 tomatoes pureed
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons kadai masala (you can find it at an Indian grocery store or make your own using a mix of spices like coriander, cumin, fennel, cloves, and black peppercorns)
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust as per your spice tolerance)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or kadai on medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
- Now, add the kadai masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are partially cooked and coated with the masala.
- Add the bell peppers and mix well.
- Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Sprinkle garam masala powder over the cooked chicken and mix well.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with naan bread, roti, or steamed rice.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 697kcal (35%)Carbohydrates: 17g (6%)Protein: 40g (80%)Fat: 52g (80%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 222mg (74%)Sodium: 197mg (9%)Potassium: 1023mg (29%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 3221IU (64%)Vitamin C: 99mg (120%)Calcium: 59mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
