Traditional Pakistani Chicken Recipes 2024 By Ghazala Masala

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds richness with fewer calories.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide similar texture with less cost.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes

Mix in yogurt, stirring until well combined

Add green chilies, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala

Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally

Blend cashews with a little water to form a paste

Stir cashew paste into the chicken mixture

Cook for an additional 10 minutes until thickened

Stir in cream and adjust seasoning if necessary

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

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