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), ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 cup Curd, 1 cup Milk, ½ cup Sunflower 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 Onion, Slices; 500 grams Chicken Leg & Thighs, Boneless; ½ cup Water; ¼ cup Fresh Cream; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 5 Green Cardamom; 1 cup Milk; ½ cup Sunflower Oil; 1 cup Curd; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

Also known as Nawabi Chicken, Chicken Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Gluten-free

Total45 min

Prep20 min

Cook25 min

Serves3

Per serving975 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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

Ingredients

16 items

Cooking for3 servings

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

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
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.
OnionSunflower Oil
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 & ThighsCurdGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic PasteSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli 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.
WaterFresh CreamSunflower Oil

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), ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 1 cup Curd, 1 cup Milk, ½ cup Sunflower 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.