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Chicken Shawarma Gravy

Also known as Shawarma gravy, Creamy shawarma bowl · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills

Curries & GraviesKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsGluten-free

Total50 min
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
Per serving830 cal
Spicemild
Chicken Shawarma Gravy

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Chicken shawarma gravy of charred marinated chicken thighs in a milk gravy, topped with hot sauce and garlic mayo. Mild, serves 4, about 50 minutes, video.

Ingredients

25 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • CurdCurd1 cup
  • Cashew (full)Cashew (full)10
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice5 ml
  • WaterWaterAs Needed
  • WaterWaterAs Needed
  • GarlicGarlic11
  • SugarSugar1.5 tsp
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom4
  • CinnamonCinnamon½ inch
  • GarlicGarlic, Peeled4
  • OnionOnion3
  • Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliDried Kashmiri Red Chilli12
  • SugarSugar2 tbsp
  • VinegarVinegar1.5 tbsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil4 tbsp
  • MilkMilk, Cold80 ml
  • MilkMilk1 cup
  • SaltSalt2.5 tsp
  • Chicken ThighChicken Thigh, Boneless500 grams
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil½ cup
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns1 tsp
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Coriander SeedsCoriander Seeds1.5 tsp
  • ClovesCloves4
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy830kcal3320kcal
Protein34g136g
Carbohydrate39g155g
Fat62g246g
Fibre7.8g31g
Sugar20g79g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh

Method

  1. 1

    To make the hot sauce, boil together the ingredients until the garlic is soft and mashable, a minimum of 20 mins. Strain and blend with the remaining water as needed, until smooth. Strain the sauce, if needed.

    WaterWaterDried Kashmiri Red ChilliOnionSugarVinegarSunflower OilGarlicSalt

  2. 2

    To make the garlic mayonnaise, blend all ingredients together until it is smooth except the oil and lemon, add them and pulse blend till thick and smooth.

    Lemon JuiceGarlicSugarMilkSaltSunflower Oil

  3. 3

    Add all the spices under marination in a mixer jar and blend to a fine powder. Add the other ingredients under marination and blend to a fine paste.

    CurdCashew (full)Green CardamomCinnamonGarlicOnionSaltBlack PeppercornsCuminCoriander SeedsClovesGaram Masala PowderSugar

  4. 4

    Add 2 tbsp of this marination to the chicken, and mix well. On a hot pan, add oil and cook until charred outside/ you can also grill it directly on an open flame. Remove from heat

    Chicken ThighSunflower Oil

  5. 5

    Scrape off the excess burnt bits from the pan. In the same pan, add the gravy, bring it to a boil while mixing continuously, and add the milk, again while stirring continuously.

    Milk

  6. 6

    cut into long strips Add the chicken and mix well. Cover and simmer for 15 mins until cooked.

  7. 7

    To assemble the shawarma gravy, squeeze the hot sauce and garlic mayonnaise on top. Serve with a side of salad/ veggies and pita/ chapati.

Before you start

How long does Chicken Shawarma Gravy take?
50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Shawarma Gravy serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Shawarma Gravy vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Shawarma Gravy 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 Chicken Shawarma Gravy?
500 grams Chicken Thigh, 1 cup Curd, 5 ml Lemon Juice, 10 Cashew (full), 3 Garlic, 4 Green Cardamom, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Shawarma Gravy?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Shawarma Gravy?
About 830 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    RathnaNovember 2024

    can u mention which ingredients are meant to be blended together in the written recipe too?

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