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Chicken Bhuna

Chicken Bhuna is a rich and spicy dish with a thick, glossy masala that clings to the chicken, perfect for pairing with rice or flatbreads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, South Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 750 g Chicken (medium pieces) Use bone-in or boneless as preferred
  • 4 tbsp Oil Use a cooking oil of choice
  • 3 large Onions (finely sliced) Fry until deep golden brown
  • 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 2 medium Green chillies (slit) Adjust quantity for spice level
  • 2 medium Tomatoes (finely chopped or paste)
  • 3 tbsp Curd (whisked) Can be substituted with a splash of lemon juice
Spices
  • 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder For color and mild flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala Add at the end for flavor
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • to taste Salt
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh coriander (for garnish) Chopped fine
  • Optional: lemon juice or ginger juliennes For added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat oil in a heavy pan.
  2. Add onions and fry on medium heat till deep golden brown.
  3. Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies. Bhuna well till raw smell disappears.
  4. Add tomatoes and cook till oil separates.
  5. Lower the heat, add curd slowly and mix well. Cook till masala becomes thick.
  6. Add all dry spices and salt. Bhuna the masala properly till oil releases.
  7. Add chicken and roast on high flame for 5–7 minutes, stirring continuously.
  8. Cover and cook on low flame till chicken is tender and masala is dry and glossy.
  9. Sprinkle garam masala, add ginger juliennes or lemon juice if using.
  10. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.

Notes

Cool the bhuna to room temperature before storing. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat on low heat, adding water if necessary.