Monsoons in India are not just about enjoying the pitter-patter raindrops from the window. We Indian have a love for food with fresh monsoon air, soothing mud aromas, and colorful nature. So for the monsoon food cravings during the rainy days, we again have another delicious and easy Indian style chicken recipe from Shanon Dsouza. So while you’re on a lazy relaxed mode, indulge into this super yummy recipe!

Let’s Check Chicken Kadhai Recipe

Ingredients List For Chicken Kadhai

1.3kg..(after cleaning)
2 tbsp ghee and 4 tbsp oil
1 tsp Fenugreek seeds
4 Kashmiri chillies
4 large onions–sliced
20 cloves of garlic—smashed n chopped
1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste
4 large tomatoes–chopped
4 tbsp tomato puree
2 tsp salt or as per ur taste
1/2 tsp Mango powder
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
2 tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tbsp coriander seeds–to roast separately
1/2 cup cream
Coriander leaves
1 whole capsicum–cut into thick fingers..(I used half green n half red capsicum)
2″ginger–cut into matchsticks
5 green chillies–long slices (add a few more if u want it spicy)
1 lime
4tbsp malt vinegar

Method To Make Chicken Kadhai

Dry roast the coriander seeds on a pan lightly n pound them to split the seeds

Heat oil and ghee in a vessel
Reduce heat and add fenugreek seeds and Kashmiri chillies and stir for a minute
Add onions and cook on medium heat till they turn light brown
Add garlic n fry for 2 minutes
Add tomatoes(add 1 tsp sugar always when adding tomatoes to balance the acidity)
Cook for 5 minutes
Add ginger paste and mix around for a minute with a lil water
Add the smashed up coriander seeds, red chilli, and coriander powder
Add a lil water n stir
Add chicken 🐔 n fry it well in the masala for 10 minutes on a high flame stirring well to mix everything.
Add salt, mango powder and garam masala powder
Add water as per the amount of gravy u like
Cover n cook for 25 mins on med to low flame till tender
Add tomato puree and chopped coriander
Cook for 2 mins
Add capsicum, ginger matchsticks, and green chillies and lime juice n mix well
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Reduce heat…add cream
Mix well for 3 minutes
Add malt vinegar and give a boil
Garnish with coriander
Serve hot