Chicken Chanay Curry | Pakistani Recipes | Dinner | Easy Pakistani Recipes | Hina Barkat.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative that's lower in fat.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile in a pinch.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can mimic the flavor of garam masala.

Heat some oil.

Add onion. Cook for few minutes until it's soft.

Add minced ginger-garlic. Fry for a minute.

Add cumin seeds, cloves, whole black pepper and star anise. Cook for few minutes.

Add tomato puree and cook for few minutes.

Add salt and red chili powder. Cook masala for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.

Add chicken. Fry for 5-7 minutes on high heat.

Add cumin seed powder and coriander powder. Cook for few more minutes.

Add yogurt. Cook for 3-5 minutes on medium heat.

Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes.

Add boiled chancy. (Save the water you boiled chanay)

Add 2 cups of water. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.

Add 2 green chili peppers. Cover and cook on low heat for few minutes.

Add garam masala. Cover and cook for few minutes on low heat.

Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary