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Chicken Aloo

Savour the exotic flavours of Chicken Aloo, a classic dish blending spices and hearty ingredients. Easy to prepare, it's a culinary journey to the subcontinent, right from your kitchen.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 338 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 600 g Chicken
  • 500 g Potatoes Peeled, diced
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 500 ml Water
  • Coriander Chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat until it becomes hot.
  • Sauté the chopped onion until it turns golden brown.
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger paste, and cook for an additional minute until they release a fragrant aroma.
  • Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt into the pan, stirring well to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and cook until it becomes browned on all sides.
  • Add the diced potatoes to the pan, mixing them with the chicken and spices.
  • Pour water into the pan, stirring everything together. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and allow it to simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken and potatoes are fully cooked.
  • Check the thickness of the sauce and add more water if desired to achieve a saucy consistency.
  • Sprinkle garam masala over the dish and thoroughly mix.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve the Chicken Aloo hot, accompanied by rice or naan bread.

Notes

You can modify the spiciness of the dish as per your personal taste by increasing or reducing the quantity of red chilli powder.
For enhanced taste and visual appeal, you may incorporate extra vegetables like peas or bell peppers into the recipe.
Adjusting the recipe's quantity is effortless, whether you want to double it or reduce it by half, depending on the desired number of servings.
Indulge in the Chicken Aloo alongside your preferred accompaniments and condiments for a delightful experience.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 657mgPotassium: 756mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Aloo, Chicken, Cooking, Curry, Food, Indian Food, Meat, Potato, Recipe
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