Chicken Do Pyaza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
468 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Do Pyaza
Description
Chicken Do Pyaza begins with frying whole black and green cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, and cumin seeds in oil to release aroma and flavor. Diced onions are sautéed till browned, followed by garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Tomatoes are added and lightly fried before ground spices—including cinnamon, turmeric, red chili, cumin, coriander, and garam masala—are introduced with water to create a loose masala paste.
The chicken pieces are coated in this spiced sauce and cooked uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing the meat to absorb the complex flavors. Yogurt and large onion cubes are then stirred in with additional garam masala, with cooking continuing until the chicken is tender and the onions remain distinct in texture.
The dish pairs well with rice or flatbreads and is served as a rich, flavorful entrée showcasing the combination of whole and ground spices with the layered onion preparation.
Notes advise smashing cardamoms before use for stronger flavor and maintaining moisture during spice cooking to prevent burning. Leftovers keep refrigerated for up to 48 hours or can be frozen for a month, with thorough reheating before serving.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 black cardamom smashed, whole
- 4 green cardamom smashed
- 4 cloves
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 medium onion diced
- 2 inches ginger (1 tablespoon) grated or chopped
- 2 cloves garlic (1½ teaspoons) minced
- 3 green chilli chopped, adjust quantity to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust according to taste
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1.5 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- water as required
- 200 grams tinned tomatoes 1 cup, chopped
- salt to taste
- 1 kilos chicken cut into small pieces, or small pieces of chicken on the bone, boneless
- 1 medium onion cut into large cubes and separated
- 60 grams PLAIN yogurt ¼ cup
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
Instructions
- On a low-medium flame, heat the oil in a large saucepan and add green and black cardamom, cloves, peppercorns and cumin seeds. Allow them to gently fry for around half a minute, taking care that they do not burn.
- Add diced onions and sauté till lightly browned.
- Mix in the green chilli, garlic and ginger and sauté for a further minute.
- Then stir in chopped tomatoes and lightly fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add cinnamon, turmeric, red chilli powder, cumin, coriander, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder. Add a couple of tablespoons of water, so that the masala powders do not stick to the bottom of the pan and burn. Cook the masala (spice) mixture for around 5 minutes, adding slightly more water if necessary.
- Add the chicken and mix well to ensure it is well coated in masala sauce. Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the yogurt and the larger pieces of onion, then sprinkle over the remaining garam masala. Mix together well and cook for a further 5 minutes. Serve with warm fluffy rice.
Notes
- Smashing green and black cardamoms before use enhances their flavor release during cooking.
- Lightly frying whole spices in oil at low-medium heat unlocks their essential oils without burning.
- Cook the ground spice mixture slowly for at least 5 minutes with occasional added water to form a flavorful masala paste and prevent burning.
- Use either small bone-in chicken pieces or boneless chicken breast cut into small cubes according to preference.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container refrigerated up to 48 hours or frozen up to one month; defrost thoroughly and reheat fully before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 1267mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 549IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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