Dahi Chicken | Dahi Chicken Recipe | Curd Chicken

For Dahi Chicken Sauce

• 2 tbsp Oil (or Ghee)
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 stick Cinnamon
• 2 large Onions (sliced thinly)
• 3 slit Green Chillies
• 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 cup Yogurt ((curd or dahi))
• 2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• 2 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi Leaves
• 4 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped finely)

For Chicken

• 500 grams Chicken ((bone-in))
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp Oil

1. 1

   Take curd | yogurt in a bowl, use a whisk to mix till smooth and creamy. Set aside till use.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tblsp oil in a pan, add chicken, along with salt, ginger garlic paste and turmeric powder. Saute this on high heat till chicken is seared on all sides. It will take around 7 to 8 minutes. Remove to a bowl. Set aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, add 2 more tblsp of oil, add cumin and cinnamon. Add onions, and saute till golden brown. Add green chillies and ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves. Now add in all spice powder and salt. Mix well.

4. 4

   Add chicken back in and toss well with the masala. Take it off the heat, pour in whisked curd and mix well. Now turn on the heat. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes till chicken is cooked.

5. 5

   Add kasuri methi leaves, coriander leaves and mix well. Serve.