Dahi Wala Chicken Recipe I Chicken in Yogurt Recipe
Dahi Wala Chicken is a popular North Indian chicken curry that is cooked with yogurt or curd as the main ingredient. The chicken is first marinated in a blend of spices and then cooked in a mixture of yogurt and spices until tender and juicy. The dish is finished off with a tempering of aromatic spices to enhance the flavors. This dish is perfect for those who love a creamy, comforting chicken curry.
Ingredients
For Marinade
- 2 Chicken Breast / boneless chicken chopped into 1’’ inch pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 1.5 tsp Chicken Breast / boneless chicken
- 1 cup yogurt / dahi / curd
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
For Curry
- 2 Onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tomato
- 1 ½ tbsp oil
- 1 tsp butter, salted
- 2 tbsp yogurt / dahi / curd
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
- coriander leaves / cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Add all ingredients listed in marinade and marinate chicken for at least 2 hours in fridge.
- Peel and finely chop onions and garlic. And, make tomato puree of the tomato with blanching method.
- Add yogurt and water in a bowl and make a slurry.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a Kadai or Pan over medium heat and add chopped onion.
- Saute till they turn golden brown and then add tomato puree. Mix well.
- Add butter and saute the masala until oil starts to separate.
- Now, add marinated chicken pieces and mix very well with the masala. This would take 2-3 mins. Make sure chicken pieces are well incorporated with the masala.
- Cover the pan and cook until chicken pieces are done. This would take 10-12 mins for boneless chicken and 18-20 minutes for chicken with bones.
- Stir occasionally to avoid overcooking of chicken pieces. Overcooked chicken pieces taste like rubber and we don’t want that.
- Then, add prepared slurry and mix very well with the chicken. Keep stirring from the other hand while pouring slurry in the pan. Best to remove pan from heat while adding slurry to avoid cuddling.
- Cover and simmer for next 5-6 mins to get good consistency of curry.
- At the end, sprinkle crushed kasoori methi/dried fenugreek leaves.
- Quick taste check and consistency level.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with steamed rice or roti.
- Enjoy Dahi Wala Chicken!
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
Notes & Tips
- Oil: I have used canola oil here. You can use any vegetable oil for the recipe.
- Salt & Spices: Adjust salt and spices as per your taste preference.
- Adding kasoori methi: Kasoori Methi is optional here, however I would recommend to add flavor to the curry.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Dahi Wala Chicken Recipe I Chicken in Yogurt Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
289
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
763
mg
33
%
Potassium
712
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
512
IU
10
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.2
mg
12
%
Vitamin B3
12
mg
60
%
Vitamin B5
2
mg
20
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin B12
0.5
µg
8
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Vitamin D
0.2
µg
1
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
9
µg
9
%
Calcium
121
mg
12
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
51
mg
13
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.