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Chicken Pathia

Cultural Context

Chicken Pathia hails from the Parsi cuisine of India, blending Persian influences with local Indian flavors. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, this dish is known for its sweet, tangy, and spicy profile, often served with rice or bread. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond Parsi households, becoming a staple in Indian restaurants worldwide, celebrated for its unique flavor balance.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 tablespoons vegetable ghee
4 bay leaves
4 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
1 kg chicken breast
4 onions
2 tomatoes
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1.5 tablespoons red chili powder
2 tablespoons turmeric
1.5 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
2 tablespoons mango chutney
200 ml plain water
2 whole green chilies
salt
fenugreek leaves
fresh coriander for garnish

coconut sugar

🥗Healthier: date sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Date sugar provides a similar sweetness with additional nutrients.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer similar heat, while bell peppers can add flavor without spice.

1

Heat 5 tablespoons of vegetable ghee in a pan over low heat.

2

Add 4 bay leaves, 4 cardamom pods, and 1 cinnamon stick to the ghee.

3

Chop 4 onions into cubes and add to the pan, cooking until softened.

4

Dice 2 tomatoes and add them to the pan once the onions are browned.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste while the onions and tomatoes are cooking.

6

Once softened, transfer the onion and tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.

7

Return the blended mixture to the pan, adding 1 more tablespoon of ghee.

8

Cook the paste in the ghee for about a minute.

9

Add 1.5 tablespoons of red chili powder, 2 tablespoons of turmeric, and 1.5 tablespoons of cumin to the paste.

10

Add 1 kg of diced chicken breast to the pan and stir to coat in the spices.

11

Allow the chicken to release its moisture, then add 2 tablespoons of tamarind pulp and 2 tablespoons of mango chutney.

12

Add 200 ml of plain water to achieve a medium consistency.

13

Add 2 sliced whole green chilies and salt to taste.

14

Crush a couple of pinches of fenugreek leaves and add them to the dish.

15

Turn the heat to low and wait for the oil to rise to the surface.

16

Taste the dish to check for seasoning and doneness.

17

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

panblenderspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksoy

Also Known As

Pathia ChickenChicken Patiya

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