How long does Chicken Patiala take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Patiala serve?

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

Is Chicken Patiala 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 Patiala?

1000 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ½ cup Curd, ½ cup Green Capsicum, 1 Omelette, ½ tbsp Cashew Paste, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Patiala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Patiala?

About 440 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Patiala

Name: Chicken Patiala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 1000 grams Chicken Curry Cut; ½ cup Curd; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 5 Green Cardamom; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Onion, Diced; ½ cup Green Capsicum, Diced; ½ tbsp Cashew Paste; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Fresh Cream

55 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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14 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 patiala chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Chicken Patiala: chicken in onion tomato masala joined with a cashew and capsicum gravy and cream. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 55 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

27 items

6 people

Chicken Curry Cut1000 grams
Curd½ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste3 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Oil4 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom5
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2 cup
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped2 cup
Water1 cup
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Onion, Diced½ cup
Green Capsicum, Diced½ cup
Cashew Paste½ tbsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Butter1 tbsp
Fresh Cream2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Omelette1

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

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	440kcal	2640kcal
Protein	38g	227g
Carbohydrate	18g	106g
Fat	25g	151g
Fibre	3.9g	23g
Sugar	6.1g	37g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients for the marination. Rest for at least 30 minutes.
Chicken Curry CutCurdGinger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
2
In a pan, heat oil and add cinnamon, cardamom and cumin seeds. Add the onion and saute until golden brown.
OilCinnamonGreen CardamomCuminOnion
3
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute lightly to remove the raw taste. Add the spice powders, salt and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy, around 4 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderSaltTomato
4
Remove ⅓ of the quantity of masala from the pan. Set aside for later.
5
Add the marinated chicken and saute on high flame for 2 minutes.
6
Add ½ cup of water. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Water
7
Meanwhile, heat another pan and add oil. Add garlic and ginger. Saute until the colour barely changes.
OilGarlicGinger
8
Add the previously reserved masala. Mix well.
9
Add the diced onion and capsicum. Saute for 1 minute.
OnionGreen Capsicum
10
Add the cashew paste, saute for 1 minute.
Cashew Paste
11
Add water and allow it to simmer for 2 minutes.
Water
12
Add this gravy to the 1st gravy. Mix well and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
13
Add the garam masala powder, kasuri methi, butter, cream and coriander leaves. Turn off the heat as soon as it comes to a simmer.
Garam Masala PowderKasuri MethiButterFresh CreamCoriander Leaves
14
Serve it with an omelette topping.
Omelette

Before you start

How long does Chicken Patiala take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Patiala serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Patiala vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Patiala 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 Patiala?: 1000 grams Chicken Curry Cut, ½ cup Curd, ½ cup Green Capsicum, 1 Omelette, ½ tbsp Cashew Paste, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Patiala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Patiala?: About 440 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.