How long does Nawabi Chicken Curry take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Nawabi Chicken Curry serve?

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

Is Nawabi Chicken Curry 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 Nawabi Chicken Curry?

500 grams Chicken Leg & Thighs, ¼ cup Cashew (full), 1 cup Curd, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 cup Milk, ½ cup Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Nawabi Chicken Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Nawabi Chicken Curry?

About 975 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nawabi Chicken Curry

Name: Nawabi Chicken Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: ¼ cup Cashew (full); 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 5 Green Cardamom; 1 cup Milk; ½ cup Oil; 2 Onion, Slices; 500 grams Chicken Leg & Thighs, Boneless; 1 cup Curd; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ cup Water; ¼ cup Fresh Cream

45 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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4 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 Nawabi Chicken, Chicken Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free

Nawabi chicken curry: chicken thighs marinated in curd, cashew and fried onion paste, cooked slowly. Mild, serves 3, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

16 items

3 people

Cashew (full)¼ cup
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Green Cardamom5
Milk1 cup
Oil½ cup
Onion, Slices2
Chicken Leg & Thighs, Boneless500 grams
Curd1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Oil2 tbsp
Water½ cup
Fresh Cream¼ cup

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	975kcal	2925kcal
Protein	43g	129g
Carbohydrate	26g	78g
Fat	78g	234g
Fibre	3.6g	11g
Sugar	13g	38g

Cookd masalas for chicken leg & thighs

Method

1
Make a cashew paste using the given ingredients and keep it aside.
Cashew (full)Coconut (Grated)Green CardamomMilk
2
Fry the onion till it turns brown and blend it into a coarse paste and keep it aside.
OilOnion
3
In a bowl, add the chicken, curd, cashew paste, brown onion paste, ginger garlic paste and all the given spices powder. Mix everything together thoroughly and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Chicken Leg & ThighsCurdGinger Garlic PasteSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGaram Masala Powder
4
Heat up a pan, add oil and add the marinated chicken to it. Let it cook for 5 minutes, keep mixing it frequently. Let it cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
OilWaterFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Nawabi Chicken Curry take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Nawabi Chicken Curry serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Nawabi Chicken Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Nawabi Chicken Curry 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 Nawabi Chicken Curry?: 500 grams Chicken Leg & Thighs, ¼ cup Cashew (full), 1 cup Curd, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 cup Milk, ½ cup Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Nawabi Chicken Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Nawabi Chicken Curry?: About 975 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.