Punjabi jeera chicken recipe
Meaning 'cumin' in many South Asian languages, this tasty jeera chicken curry will fill the family fast, a tried and tested recipe written by Maunika Gowardhan. The light gravy is best mopped up with a flatbread, such as naan or paratha.
See method- Serves 4
- Takes 35 mins
- 371 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 heaped tbsp Greek-style yogurt
- 600g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 5 green cardamom pods
- 200g onions, thinly sliced
- 3 green finger chillies, slit lengthways
- 1 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 15g fresh coriander, chopped
- naan or rice, to serve (optional)
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1550kJ 371.0kcal
- Fat
- 24g
- Saturates
- 5g
- Salt
- 0.7g
- Sugars
- 4g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 7.0gProtein 29.5gFibre 3.6g
Method
- Coarsely crush the cumin seeds using a pestle and mortar. Transfer to a large mixing bowl with the yogurt and chicken. Toss well to coat, then marinate for 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil or ghee in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over a medium heat. Add the whole cardamom pods and fry for a few secs. Add the onions and cook for 12 mins, stirring well, until lightly golden. Add the chillies and garlic & ginger paste and fry for 1 min.
- Add the marinated chicken and fry for 4 mins, stirring continuously. Add the ground coriander and cumin, cover and cook for 5 mins. Season to taste.
- Remove the lid, stir well and cook for another 5 mins. Once the chicken is cooked through, turn off the heat and add the garam masala, lemon juice and chopped coriander. Serve with naan or rice, if you like.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
- For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.
