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Chicken Yakhni
Savour the rich, aromatic flavours of chicken yakhni, a traditional dish packed with a myriad of spices. Explore a world of culinary delight as you cook and taste this beloved Indian recipe that combines simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 213 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Soup
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 50 ml olive oil
- 750 g chicken
- 1 onions
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 black cardamom Bari Elaichi
- 1- inch cinnamon Darchini
- 1.5 litre water
Instructions
- Heat up the olive oil in a pan on medium pan until hot
- Add the black cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, garlic paste, and ginger paste then sauté for 1-2 minutes
- Add the finely chopped onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened
- Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until colour changes
- Add the salt, black pepper, garam masala, and cumin powder then cook the spices for 5-6 minutes
- Add the water and mix then cover and cook for 1 hour on medium heat
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
444mg
(19%)
Potassium
167mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
93IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 167mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 93IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.