Chicken Do Pyaza
popular Indian dish that features chicken cooked with an abundance of onions. The term "Do Pyaza" translates to "double onions," indicating that onions are used in two different forms – finely chopped and sliced. Here's a simple recipe for Chicken Do Pyaza:
Ingredients:
500 grams chicken, cleaned and cut into pieces
3 large onions, finely chopped
2 large onions, sliced
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup yogurt (curd)
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 cup cooking oil or ghee
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Marination:
In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking Chicken:Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker.
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they become golden brown.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
Adding Chicken:Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook on high heat until it changes color.
Cooking Chicken with Spices:Reduce the heat to medium. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
Cook the chicken until it is almost cooked through.
Adding Sliced Onions:Add the sliced onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions become translucent and slightly caramelized.
Simmering:Cover the pan or pressure cooker and let the chicken cook on low heat until it is tender and fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Final Touch:Once the chicken is cooked, check for seasoning and adjust salt and spices if needed.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serving:Serve Chicken Do Pyaza hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Do Pyaza! Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.
Cooking Chicken:Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker.
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they become golden brown.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
Adding Chicken:Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook on high heat until it changes color.
Cooking Chicken with Spices:Reduce the heat to medium. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
Cook the chicken until it is almost cooked through.
Adding Sliced Onions:Add the sliced onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions become translucent and slightly caramelized.
Simmering:Cover the pan or pressure cooker and let the chicken cook on low heat until it is tender and fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Final Touch:Once the chicken is cooked, check for seasoning and adjust salt and spices if needed.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serving:Serve Chicken Do Pyaza hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken Do Pyaza! Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences.
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