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Chicken Masala

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Time30 Min
DifficultyIntermediate
Serves1

Chicken is one of the most popular proteins used throughout the world. It is also very versatile and goes well with Indian spices. The simplest Punjabi dish in Indian cuisine is the Chicken Masala. This Main Course dish is simpler than the Chicken Tikka Masala and takes comparatively less time to prepare too. This aromatic curry is a delectable blend of spices and tender chicken breasts. It is a p ... erfect accompaniment with a plate of hot steamed rice or buttered roti and takes a special place in the hearts of many food enthusiasts. Its intense flavours take you to a gastronomical journey of the Punjabi cuisine. The dish is very popular and if you are inviting friends or family over for dinner, this semi-gravy curry will surely fit into the day’s menu. The home-style Chicken Masala recipe can be made with the regular ingredients that you have in your house and takes just around 30 minutes to make. The recipe is also a low-calorie version of the regular Chicken Masala and has far fewer calories compared to Butter Chicken. If you have been to any Indian restaurant to enjoy a meal of chicken, you probably must have tried some version of this dish. It is also simply called Chicken curry. Like every popular dish, many of us have our own way, and perhaps a secret ingredient that we put into this hearty dish. But the basic ingredients remain the same, Chicken breasts, curd, onion, tomato, and spicy masala paste.

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre271 Cal271 Cal271 Cal271 Cal
  • 24gProtein
  • 13gFat
  • 12gCarbs
  • 15gFibre

Ingredients

Dry Grocery

Cashewnut (2 Piece Split)

Cashewnut (2 Piece Split)

1.75 units

Watermelon Seeds

Watermelon Seeds

1 teaspoon

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder

0.75 teaspoons

Red Chilli Powder

Red Chilli Powder

0.75 teaspoons

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

1 teaspoon

Salt

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Coriander Powder

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Garam Masala

Garam Masala

1 pinch

Fruits & Vegetables

Onion

Onion

0.5 cups

Tomato

Tomato

0.25 cups

Menu Item

Tomato Puree

Tomato Puree

1 teaspoon

Ginger Garlic Paste

Ginger Garlic Paste

2.25 teaspoons

Poultry

Chicken Breasts

Chicken Breasts

1 unit

Other

Water

Water

1 teaspoon

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

2 leafs

Directions
1
Soak Cashew and Magaz for 1 hour.
2
Boil the soaked Cashew and Magaz in Water. Cool it down.
3
Once cooled, add to the blender and make paste out of it.
4
In a pan, add Ginger Garlic paste and sauté till Golden Brown.
5
Add chopped Onion and sauté till nicely Brown.
6
Add Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder and sauté.
7
Add chopped Tomato and Tomato Puree. Cook till mushy and Gravy becomes thick.
8
Keep the Onion Tomato Masala aside for later use.
9
Dice the Chicken Breast and marinate with Ginger Garlic Paste, Salt, Turmeric Powder and Red Chilli Powder.
10
Heat Oil in a pan. Add Ginger Garlic Paste and sauté till Golden Brown.
11
Add Chopped Onion and sauté till Golden Brown.
12
Add Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Garam Masala and sauté.
13
Add Onion Tomato Masala, Cashew Magaz Paste and cook well for sometime.
14
Add Marinated Chicken and cook for sometime.
15
Take out in a bowl and garnish with chopped Coriander. Serve Hot.
Health Benefits of Chicken Masala
Most of the ingredients that go into Chicken Masala contain nutrients that are beneficial for your health. Chicken is a great source of lean protein and is also an excellent source of Creatine. So, if you are working out, it will make an excellent post-workout protein and will aid in building lean muscle. When you add this to your child’s diet, you will cater to his protein requirement, b-complex requirement, and vitamin E requirement too. The other multi-vitamins and selenium present in the Chicken take care of the health of your skin too. The tomatoes are a good supplement for your heart health and the benefits of the everyday onion are immense. It is a good source of antioxidants, Folate, Vitamin B6, and potassium too. The spices in the dish act as immunity boosters for your family. So, go ahead and try this Chicken Masala dish this weekend with buttered roti or piping hot rice.

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