How long does Amritsari Chicken Curry take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Amritsari Chicken Curry serve?

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

Is Amritsari Chicken Curry 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 Amritsari Chicken Curry?

1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 2 tbsp Curd, 2 Black Cardamom, 5 Green Cardamom, 4 Cloves, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Amritsari Chicken Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Amritsari Chicken Curry?

About 560 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Amritsari Chicken Curry

Name: Amritsari Chicken Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Curd; 1 tbsp Ghee; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 2 Black Cardamom; 5 Green Cardamom; 4 Cloves; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 2 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 3 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 3 Tomato, Chopped; ½ cup Water; ¾ cup Water; 3 tbsp Curd; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Butter

45 min
mild
Serves 5

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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

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Amritsari chicken curry: pan-grilled chicken in an onion, tomato and curd gravy. Mild, serves 5, 45 minutes plus marinating, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

26 items

5 people

Chicken Curry Cut1 kg
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kasuri Methi2 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Curd5 tbsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Black Cardamom2
Green Cardamom5
Cloves4
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Oil4 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Tomato, Chopped3
Water1¼ cup
Butter2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 5 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 5 people
Energy	560kcal	2800kcal
Protein	44g	222g
Carbohydrate	17g	86g
Fat	36g	182g
Fibre	4.8g	24g
Sugar	5g	25g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
For the Chicken Marination : To a bowl, add chicken and the remaining ingredients required for the marination. Mix till all the ingredients combine evenly and the chicken is coated well. Let the chicken Marinate for 30 minutes.
Chicken Curry CutGinger Garlic PasteKasuri MethiKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderCurdGheeSalt
2
For the masala : Heat a pan, add the spices required for the masala and dry roast them till it turns aromatic. Transfer it into a mixer jar and make a fine powder. Keep it aside for further use.
Black PeppercornsCoriander SeedsBlack CardamomGreen CardamomClovesFenugreek SeedsMustard SeedsCumin
3
Heat a pan, add oil. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken and grill it on a medium flame for 5 minutes on each side till grill marks appear on it. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep it aside.
Oil
4
Heat a kadai, add oil and ghee. Add a bay leaf, green chillies and chopped onion. Saute till the onion starts to turn golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add 1 ½ tbsp of the dry roasted masala and mix for a minute.
OilGheeBay LeavesGreen ChilliOnionGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add the tomatoes and saute for 4-5 minutes. Add ¼ Cup water and keep mixing on a high flame till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy. Add curd and mix well for a minute. Add ¾ Cup Water, mix well. Add salt and mix well. Bring the gravy to a boil.
TomatoWaterWaterCurdSalt
6
Add the grilled chicken and mix till it combines well with the gravy. Bring it to a boil, cover and simmer it for 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Add butter, cover and simmer it till the butter melts. Open the pot, give the mixture a mix. Add chopped coriander leaves, mix well. Give it one final boil and take it off the flame. Serve it hot with roti or rice.
ButterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Amritsari Chicken Curry take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Amritsari Chicken Curry serve?: 5. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Amritsari Chicken Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Amritsari Chicken Curry 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 Amritsari Chicken Curry?: 1 kg Chicken Curry Cut, 2 tbsp Curd, 2 Black Cardamom, 5 Green Cardamom, 4 Cloves, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Amritsari Chicken Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Amritsari Chicken Curry?: About 560 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.