Perfect Bhopali Chicken

Ingredients:

1. 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
2. 2 large onions, finely sliced
3. 2 tomatoes, chopped
4. 1/2 cup yogurt
5. 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6. 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
7. 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
8. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
9. 1 teaspoon garam masala
10. 1 teaspoon red chili powder
11. Salt to taste
12. Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

(Per serving calorie count: Approximately 320 kcal)

Steps:

Step 1: Marinate Chicken

• Mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Marinate for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Sauté Onions

• In a pan, heat oil and sauté finely sliced onions until golden brown.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes

• Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften.

Step 4: Cook Marinated Chicken

• Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is well-coated with the masala.

Step 5: Simmer and Garnish

• Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender and the flavors meld.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Step 6: Serve Hot

• Serve Bhopali Chicken hot, paired with rice or flatbreads, and savor the distinct flavors that echo the culinary traditions of Bhopal.

Step 7: Enjoy the Culinary Heritage

• Revel in the unique taste of Bhopali Chicken, a dish that encapsulates the cultural essence and culinary heritage of the city of Bhopal.