Dhaba Style Chicken Do Pyaza

Dhaba Style Chicken Do Pyaza is a flavorful and spicy Indian dish that originated from the roadside dhabas (food stalls) in India. It features tender chicken cooked in a rich and aromatic onion-based gravy. The term "Do Pyaza" translates to "double onions," indicating the generous use of onions in the recipe. The dish is known for its robust flavors and is often enjoyed with Indian bread or rice. Here's a recipe to prepare Dhaba Style Chicken Do Pyaza:

Ingredients:

• 500 grams chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 large onions, finely sliced
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 2-3 cloves
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 tablespoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a large pan or kadai over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, green cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a few seconds until the spices release their aroma.
2. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown and caramelized. This may take around 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies to the pan. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell of the paste disappears.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides. This should take about 5-6 minutes.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they become soft and mushy.
6. Reduce the heat to low and add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken with the spices.
7. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook in its own juices for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for another 5-7 minutes to reduce the excess liquid and thicken the gravy.
9. Sprinkle garam masala over the chicken and mix well.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
11. Serve the Dhaba Style Chicken Do Pyaza hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

Enjoy the delicious and aromatic Dhaba Style Chicken Do Pyaza, reminiscent of the flavors found in roadside dhabas.