Hyderabadi Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken into small and medium pieces, separating the drumsticks.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pan.
  3. 3Add cardamom, bay leaves, anise, and a cinnamon stick to the hot oil.
  4. 4Finely chop the red onion.
  5. 5Add the chopped red onion to the pan.
  6. 6Add the cut chicken pieces to the pan with the onions and spices.
  7. 7Stir everything well.
  8. 8Finely chop the garlic.
  9. 9Finely chop the ginger.
  10. 10Add garlic and ginger to the chicken in the pan.
  11. 11Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, cumin powder, salt, and garam masala powder to the pan.
  12. 12Stir well to combine all ingredients and spices.
  13. 13Add about half a cup of water to the pan.
  14. 14Cover the pan and let it cook for some time.
  15. 15Remove the lid and add yogurt.
  16. 16Stir to incorporate the yogurt.
  17. 17Garnish with fresh coriander.
  18. 18Serve the chicken with rice, sliced red onions, and a lemon wedge.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 2 units Cardamom
  • 2 units Bay leaves
  • 2 units Anise
  • 1 unit Cinnamon stick
  • 1 unit Red onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 cup Yogurt
  • 2 sprigs Fresh coriander
  • 1 unit Lemon

Equipment

BowlKnifeCutting boardPanSpatula