5 from 138 votes
Chicken Dopiaza
Chicken Dopiaza is a spiced chicken curry marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked with caramelized and chunked onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices including fenugreek leaves. The method layers flavors by introducing onions in two ways and includes green chili and coriander for fresh heat and herbaceous notes. The curry is served immediately, commonly paired with chapatti.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
347 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
Marination:
- 600 g chicken
- 100 g yogurt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili
Curry:
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 +1 onion 1 cut into petals
- 2 +2 tomato 2 cut into large chunks
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 2 green chili
- 200 ml water
- Coriander
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves Methi, dried
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the marination ingredients to the chicken then mix until well combined before setting aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes
- As the chicken is marinating heat up the oil in a pot before adding two finely diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat until golden brown and caramelised
- Add the ginger paste and garlic then cook for 1-2 minutes
- Add two finely diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the marinated chicken then cook for 4-5 minutes
- Add the water then give it a quick stir before covering and cook for 15 minutes
- As the chicken is cooking cut the remaining onion into squares and the tomatoes into chunks then add into the pan along with the green chilli before cooking for 3-4 minutes
- Add the finely chopped coriander and dried fenugreek leaves then cook for 1-2 minutes
- Serve immediately with chapatti and enjoy!
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Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Cook onions slowly to caramelize without burning for best sweetness.
- Add yogurt slowly and stir well to avoid curdling.
- Serve immediately with chapatti to enjoy optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
749mg
(31%)
Potassium
645mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1522IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Vitamin D
0.2µg
(1%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1522IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.