Chicken Aloo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
482 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Chicken Aloo
Description
Chicken Aloo features chicken and peeled, diced potatoes cooked with a blend of spices including turmeric, chili powder, coriander, black pepper, and dried fenugreek. The preparation starts with sautéing finely chopped onions until golden, then adding minced garlic and ginger for fragrance. Tomatoes soften in the mixture before the chicken is browned and combined with potatoes and spices. Simmering in water for 15 to 20 minutes allows the flavors to meld and produces a saucy consistency.
The dish balances tender chicken with soft potatoes soaking up the spices and sauce, delivering a comforting texture. The layering of spices creates a mildly spicy and earthy flavor without overwhelming heat. The fenugreek adds a subtle bitterness that complements the other seasonings.
Chicken Aloo pairs well with rice or naan bread to complement its saucy nature and can be customized by adjusting chili powder to taste or adding vegetables like peas or bell peppers. It suits a hearty home-cooked meal and can be scaled to serve more or fewer people.
Maintain the desired sauce consistency by adding more water if needed. The recipe’s notes encourage tailoring spice levels and suggest straightforward adaptability with ingredients while offering standard portion guidance.
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken
- 300 g potato Peeled, diced
- 100 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 large onion Finely chopped
- 3 tomato
- 5 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 500 ml water
- 1 tbsp fenugreek dried
- 1 litre water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Add the diced potatoes to the pan and mix them with the chicken and spices.
- Add the spices. Stir well to combine with the onion and tomato mixture.
- Pour in the water and stir everything together. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken and potatoes are cooked through.
- Check the consistency of the sauce and add more water if desired to make it saucy.
- Serve the Chicken Aloo hot with rice or naan bread.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder to control the dish’s spiciness according to your preference.
- Additional vegetables like peas or bell peppers can be added for extra color and flavor.
- The recipe can be scaled easily by doubling or halving the ingredients based on servings needed.
- Serve the dish hot alongside rice or naan bread for a complete meal.
- Nutritional information is provided as a general reference and is not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 672mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 838mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1024IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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