How long does Afghani Chicken take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Afghani Chicken serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Afghani Chicken spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Afghani Chicken?

750 grams Chicken Drumstick, 1 cup Curd, 1 cup Fresh Cream, 25 Cashew (full), ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ Lemon, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Afghani Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Afghani Chicken?

About 638 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Afghani Chicken

Name: Afghani Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 750 grams Chicken Drumstick; 1 tsp Salt; ½ Lemon; 1 Onion; 2 Green Chilli; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 25 Cashew (full); 1 inch Ginger; 8 cloves Garlic; ½ tbsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tbsp Chaat Masala Powder; 1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 cup Curd; 1 cup Fresh Cream; 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi; 3 tbsp Butter; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 1 inch Ginger, Julienne; 1 Green Chilli, Slit

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Malai Tangdi Gravy, chicken curries, north indian, lunch, dinner, curries for roti · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein

Afghani chicken, or malai tangdi gravy: drumsticks in cashew, curd and cream marinade, seared in butter. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

Chicken Drumstick750 grams
Salt2 tsp
Lemon½
Onion1
Green Chilli2
Coriander Leaves½ cup
Cashew (full)25
Ginger1 inch
Garlic8 cloves
Black Pepper Powder½ tbsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Chaat Masala Powder1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tbsp
Sugar1 tsp
Curd1 cup
Fresh Cream1 cup
Kasuri Methi1 tbsp
Butter3 tbsp
Ginger, Julienne1 inch
Green Chilli, Slit1

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	638kcal	2552kcal
Protein	44g	176g
Carbohydrate	20g	80g
Fat	43g	170g
Fibre	2.9g	12g
Sugar	8.2g	33g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with salt and lemon juice.
Chicken DrumstickSaltLemon
2
For the paste, combine the ingredients and blend to a fine paste, adding water as needed.
OnionGreen ChilliCoriander LeavesCashew (full)GingerGarlicBlack Pepper PowderCumin PowderChaat Masala PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltSugar
3
Add this paste to curd and whisk well. Add the fresh cream and kasuri methi also.
CurdFresh CreamKasuri Methi
4
Add the chicken to this mixture and marinate for a minimum of 60 mins.
5
Heat butter in a pan and sear the chicken pieces on all sides. Set aside the chicken.
Butter
6
Add the marination to the pan after searing the chicken pieces.
7
Cover and simmer for 20 mins. And finish with fresh coriander leaves, ginger and green chillies.
Coriander LeavesGingerGreen Chilli

Before you start

How long does Afghani Chicken take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Afghani Chicken serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Afghani Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Afghani Chicken spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Afghani Chicken?: 750 grams Chicken Drumstick, 1 cup Curd, 1 cup Fresh Cream, 25 Cashew (full), ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ Lemon, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Afghani Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Afghani Chicken?: About 638 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

C
A Cookd cookMay 2023
Mouth-watering! 🤤❤️
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Joseph BOctober 2022
Added a bit of pepper.
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Misba LijoFebruary 2022
realy tasty and delicious food
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Seema RajoliJanuary 2022
It was made awesome. Thanku for the lovely recipe dear. God bless you always. Keep updating recipes and Keep up the spirit. ✌️👍🙏