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, 1½ cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 15 ml Lemon Juice, 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 378 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: 1000 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 15 ml Lemon Juice; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds; 2 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 Black Cardamom; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 3 Cloves; 1 Mace; 1 Bay Leaves; 4 tbsp Oil; 1½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 3 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Beaten Curd; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi

45 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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9 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 chicken bhuna, bhuna chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

23 items

6 people

Chicken Curry Cut1000 grams
Lemon Juice15 ml
Salt2 tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Coriander Seeds1½ tbsp
Cumin2 tsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Cinnamon2 inch
Green Cardamom3
Black Cardamom1
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cloves3
Mace1
Bay Leaves1
Oil4 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit3
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped1 cup
Beaten Curd¼ cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Kasuri Methi½ tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	378kcal	2268kcal
Protein	36g	218g
Carbohydrate	13g	76g
Fat	21g	127g
Fibre	3.7g	22g
Sugar	3.4g	20g

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 CutLemon JuiceSaltTurmeric 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 SeedsCuminFennel SeedsCinnamonGreen CardamomBlack CardamomBlack PeppercornsClovesMaceBay Leaves
3
Heat oil in a kadai/pan. Add onion and saute until it starts to turn golden brown.
OilOnion
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 PasteGreen ChilliKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSalt
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.
Coriander LeavesKasuri Methi

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, 1½ cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 15 ml Lemon Juice, 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 378 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.