# Chicken Darbari

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 5-6 whole green cardamom
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 2 whole clove
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 whole dried Kashmiri red chillies (optional)
- 500-600 g chicken thigh fillets
- 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
- 1 tbsp homemade spice mix
- 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3 medium white onion, sliced
- 3 whole tomato, coarsely chopped
- 2-3 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
- 3-4 whole cashew
- 2 whole mild green chillies (optional)
- 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
- 100 ml warm water
- fresh coriander (optional)

## Instructions

1. Dry roast the whole spices in a pan over medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring frequently until fragrant. Remove from heat, let cool, and grind to a smooth powder.
2. Mix chicken with ginger and garlic paste, spice mix, yoghurt, and salt. Leave covered in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
3. Heat oil in a pan and cook onions over medium heat for 12-15 minutes until browned and caramelised.
4. Add garlic and cashews, cook for 1 minute, then add tomatoes and cook until softened. Turn off heat and allow mixture to cool slightly.
5. Transfer mixture to a blender, add 30-50ml water, and blend until smooth.
6. Heat a little oil in a pan, sear chicken pieces over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
7. Lower heat, add blended sauce, 50ml water, remaining spice mix, and salt. Cover and cook gently until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
8. Add dried fenugreek leaves, mix, then switch off heat and garnish with fresh coriander.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DcrfsuiST/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Creator: Suki's Kitchen Stories
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c91dba85-65fb-4f05-bc1c-c0876e5c3913
- Extracted: 2026-09-15

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