Easy & Customisable Chicken Dupiaza Recipe – A Mild & Aromatic Curry
🍛 A rich, flavourful Indian dish known for its aromatic onion-based curry. This mild curry is perfect for the whole family, no matter your spice tolerance!
⏱ Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes
🔥 Cooking Time: 45 minutes – 1 hour
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken Dupiaza:
🥩 500g chicken, cut into pieces (or use lamb/vegetables)
🧅 4 large onions, thinly sliced
🍅 2 tomatoes, chopped
🧄 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
🥛 1/2 cup plain yogurt
🌿 2 tsp garam masala
✨ 1 tsp ground turmeric
🌱 1 tsp ground coriander
🌾 1 tsp cumin powder
🌶️ 1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
🍂 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
🫚 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
🛢️ 1/4 cup vegetable oil
🧈 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
🧂 Salt to taste
🌿 Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
🥣 In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, coriander, cumin powder, red chilli powder, and salt.
🕒 Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes (for best results, leave overnight).
2. Cook the Onions
🔥 Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
🧅 Add thinly sliced onions and cook until golden brown and caramelised (about 15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
3. Add Spices
🌶️ Once the onions are caramelised, add garam masala, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom.
🌀 Stir well to combine.
4. Cook the Chicken
🍗 Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
5. Add Tomatoes
🍅 Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, with oil separating from the masala.
6. Simmer
🔻 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the chicken cook in its own juices for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Check for Doneness
✅ Ensure the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 74°C / 165°F).
8. Garnish
🧈 Add ghee and stir well.
🌿 Garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
9. Serve & Enjoy
🍽 Serve hot with naan, rice, or your choice of bread.
😋 Enjoy your homemade Chicken Dupiaza!
🥄 Serving Suggestion: Pair with a cooling raita and fresh salad for an authentic experience!
