How long does Chicken Bhuna Masala take?

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

How many people does Chicken Bhuna Masala serve?

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

Is Chicken Bhuna Masala spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Chicken Bhuna Masala?

1000 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ¼ cup Beaten Curd, 1 cup Tomato, 1.5 cup Onion, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 3 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Bhuna Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Bhuna Masala?

About 375 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Bhuna Masala

Name: Chicken Bhuna Masala
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: ½ tsp Kasuri Methi; ¼ cup Beaten Curd; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1000 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 1 tsp Salt; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 15 ml Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tbsp Coriander Seeds; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 Black Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 1 Bay Leaves; 1.5 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 2 tsp Cumin; 2 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 Mace; 4 tbsp Sunflower Oil

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Total45 min

Prep10 min

Cook35 min

Serves6

Per serving375 cal

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Good for: Party

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Chicken bhuna masala with freshly roasted spices, onion, tomato and beaten curd, cooked dry. Medium-spicy, serves 6, about 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

23 items

Cooking for6 servings

Kasuri Methi½ tsp
Beaten Curd¼ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Salt2 tsp
Chicken Curry Cut1000 grams
Green Chilli, Slit3
Tomato, Finely Chopped1 cup
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Lemon Juice15 ml
Coriander Seeds1.5 tbsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Black Cardamom1
Cloves3
Bay Leaves1
Onion, Finely Chopped1.5 cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Cumin2 tsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom3
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Mace1
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 6
Energy	375kcal	2250kcal
Protein	36g	218g
Carbohydrate	12g	71g
Fat	21g	127g
Fibre	3.6g	22g
Sugar	3.1g	19g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
To the chicken, add lemon juice, salt and turmeric powder. Cover and rest until the other steps are done.
Chicken Curry CutSaltLemon JuiceTurmeric Powder
2
Place a pan on the stove over medium-low heat. Add all the spices and saute for a few minutes until it turns aromatic. Allow it to cool down slightly, then grind it into a fine powder.
Coriander SeedsFennel SeedsBlack CardamomClovesBay LeavesCuminCinnamonGreen CardamomBlack PeppercornsMace
3
Heat oil in a kadai/pan. Add onion and saute until it starts to turn golden brown.
OnionSunflower Oil
4
Add ginger garlic paste and green chilli. Saute for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and the prepared spice mix. Saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic PasteSaltGreen ChilliKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric Powder
5
Add the tomato and continue to cook until the tomatoes soften.
Tomato
6
Add the chicken and saute on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
7
Reduce the flame to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
8
At this point, the chicken will start releasing water. Add beaten curd and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes on low heat. Open the lid and cook on high heat, while stirring continuously, until the excess liquid gets evaporated.
Beaten Curd
9
Add coriander leaves and Kasuri methi. Give it a final stir and remove from the heat. Serve with rice, roti or any Indian bread.
Kasuri MethiCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Bhuna Masala take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Bhuna Masala serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Bhuna Masala vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Bhuna Masala spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Chicken Bhuna Masala?: 1000 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ¼ cup Beaten Curd, 1 cup Tomato, 1.5 cup Onion, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 3 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Bhuna Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Bhuna Masala?: About 375 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.