Easy Dahi Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain yogurt (dahi, curd)
• 1 tablespoon chicken masala powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (maida)
• 2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 pounds skinless bone-in chicken (1 kg, cut into 1 and ½ inch pieces, rinsed)
• 5 tablespoons cooking oil (I prefer mustard oil)
• 3-4 whole cloves (lightly crushed)
• 5-6 whole black peppercorns (lightly crushed)
• 2 whole black cardamoms (lightly crushed )
• 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick (lightly crushed)
• 2-3 dry red chilies (stalks removed)
• 1 and ½ cups thinly sliced onions
• 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)

Instructions

1. Whisk yogurt with chicken masala powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, garam masala powder, all-purpose flour, and salt. Keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
3. Lightly crush cloves, black peppercorns, black cardamoms, and cinnamon stick in a mortar and pestle.
4. When the oil is hot, add the crushed whole spices and dry red chilies and saute for 5-6 seconds.
5. Add onions and cook until they turn light brown (5-6 minutes), stirring frequently.
6. Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the onions turn dark brown (5-6 minutes), stirring frequently.
7. Now add chicken to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring a few times.
8. Add the yogurt mixture and mix well.
9. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
10. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 40-45 minutes, stirring a few times.
11. Add some water if the curry looks thick. Check for salt and add more if needed.
12. Add lime juice and mix well.
13. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.