How long does Chicken Do Pyaza take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Do Pyaza serve?

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

Is Chicken Do Pyaza 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 Do Pyaza?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 1½ cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 2 Bay Leaves, 2 Black Cardamom, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Do Pyaza?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Do Pyaza?

About 407 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Do Pyaza

Name: Chicken Do Pyaza
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Bay Leaves; 2 Black Cardamom; 1½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 cup Tomato Puree; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 3 tbsp Cashew Paste; 1 cup Water; ½ tsp Sugar; ½ cup Onion, Diced; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Tomato, Deseeded and Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, Julienne; 1 tbsp Butter; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Kasuri Methi Powder; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

55 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 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 chicken dopiaza, murgh do pyaza · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Chicken do pyaza, a North Indian curry that uses onion twice, in a tomato and cashew base. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 55 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

24 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Bay Leaves2
Black Cardamom2
Onion, Finely Chopped1½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Tomato Puree1 cup
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Cashew Paste3 tbsp
Water1 cup
Sugar½ tsp
Onion, Diced½ cup
Green Chilli, Slit2
Tomato, Deseeded and Chopped1
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Butter1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Kasuri Methi Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

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	407kcal	1628kcal
Protein	31g	122g
Carbohydrate	25g	100g
Fat	22g	89g
Fibre	5.3g	21g
Sugar	8.7g	35g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, bay leaf and black cardamom. Add the onion and saute until it turns golden brown.
OilCuminBay LeavesBlack CardamomOnion
2
Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder. Saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderSaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderCoriander Powder
3
Add the tomato puree and cook for 3 minutes, mixing regularly.
Tomato Puree
4
Add the chicken and saute for 2 minutes.
Chicken Curry Cut
5
Add the cashew paste and mix well to combine. Add water and sugar. Cover and cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
Cashew PasteWaterSugar
6
Add the onion and green chilli. Cook for 3 minutes.
OnionGreen Chilli
7
Add the tomato and ginger julienne. Cook for 2 minutes. Add butter, garam masala powder, Kasuri methi and coriander leaves. Turn off the heat as soon as it starts to simmer.
TomatoGingerButterGaram Masala PowderKasuri Methi PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Do Pyaza take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Do Pyaza serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Do Pyaza vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Do Pyaza 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 Do Pyaza?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 1½ cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato Puree, 2 Bay Leaves, 2 Black Cardamom, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Do Pyaza?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Do Pyaza?: About 407 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.