Authentic Hyderabadi Chicken Masala Recipe | How to make Chicken Masala Hyderabadi Style

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers color and mild flavor.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is more accessible and similar in flavor.

Slice the onions and fry them until golden brown to make fried onions (Birista).

Marinate the chicken pieces with fresh curd, turmeric powder, salt, coriander leaves, and vegetable oil.

Dry roast the spices: Kashmiri red chillies, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, green cardamoms, cloves, cumin seeds, and peppercorns until fragrant.

In a pan, heat 4 tbsp of vegetable oil and add the sliced onions to sauté until golden brown.

Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

Stir in the marinated chicken and cook until it starts to brown.

Add the dry roasted spices, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and whole green chillies; mix well.

Add water as needed and cover to simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

Finish with garam masala powder, adjust salt to taste, and garnish with coriander leaves.

Cooking Techniques

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