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Chicken Bhuna
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Chicken Bhuna

Chicken Bhuna is a richly spiced Indian chicken curry where boneless chicken pieces are cooked in a thick sauce made from sautéed onions, tomatoes, green chilies, garlic, and ginger, combined with ground spices including coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. The dish develops a thick, flavorful gravy after simmering gently until the chicken is cooked through.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken Boneless, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 2 onion Finely chopped
  • 4 tomato Chopped
  • 2 green chili Chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp ginger Minced
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 200 ml water
  • Coriander Chopped for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Begin by heating oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Proceed to add chopped onions and sauté them until they turn translucent and start to brown. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  3. After that, add minced garlic, ginger, and green chillies to the pan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they release their fragrance.
  4. Then, add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until they become soft and pulpy.
  5. Add chicken pieces to the pan and stir them well to coat with the tomato mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken changes colour.
  6. Next, add ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, chilli powder, and salt to the pan. Mix them well to combine.
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes and add 2 tablespoons of water to release the colour of the spices.
  8. Pour water into the pan and stir well. Cover the pan and cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  9. Finally, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread. Enjoy your tasty chicken bhuna dish!

Notes

  • Use boneless chicken cut into uniform small pieces for even cooking.
  • Cook onions until translucent and starting to brown to develop depth of flavor.
  • Simmer covered, stirring occasionally, to allow sauce to thicken and chicken to cook fully.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander for added freshness and color.
  • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and not guaranteed.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 719mg (30%) Potassium 531mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1264IU (25%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Vitamin D 0.1µg (1%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 719mg 30%
Potassium 531mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1264IU 25%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.