Home Style Chicken Gravy Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is a great plant-based protein, while chickpeas are budget-friendly and nutritious.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor, while dried herbs are more economical.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, while jalapeños provide a similar spice.

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in ginger and garlic paste; cook until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes; cook until they soften.

Sprinkle in crushed roasted cumin and coriander seeds, ground Kashmiri red chilli, crushed black pepper, ground turmeric, ground red chilli, and chilli flakes; mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.

Add chicken pieces to the pan; stir to coat with the spice mixture.

Season with salt to taste and pour in water as needed; bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Stir in garam masala and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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