5.0 from 21 votes
Chicken Aloo
Experience the vibrant flavours of Indian cuisine with chicken aloo, a perfect meld of spices, chicken, and potatoes. Dive into this moderately difficult recipe and enjoy a cultural culinary journey in your own kitchen.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 482 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 600 g chicken
- 300 g potatoes Peeled, diced
- 100 ml oil
- 2 large onion Finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes
- 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 dried fenugreek
- 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.
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Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences by increasing or decreasing the amount of chilli powder.
- You can also add additional vegetables such as peas or bell peppers to the dish for added flavour and colour.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or halved depending on the number of servings needed.
- Enjoy the chicken aloo with your favourite side dishes and condiments.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
482kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
672mg
(28%)
Potassium
838mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1024IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482
% 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.