Chicken Dopiaza Recipe
Chicken dopiaza is a classic British Indian dish that has stood the test of time. Its rich and savory flavors, combined with fragrant spices, make it a perennial favorite.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs skinned, boned, and cut into pieces
- Onions brown or a mix of red and brown
- Spices curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, medium chilli powder, cardamom pods, and garam masala
- Garlic paste
- Ginger paste
- Canned tomatoes
- Green chillies
- Chicken stock
- Oil or ghee
Instructions
- Start by peeling and cutting the onions. One onion should be cut into wedges, while the rest should be finely diced.Onions
- In a pan, fry the onion wedges in a little oil or ghee until they become soft and turn golden around the edges. Once done, remove the onion wedges from the pan and set them aside.Chicken thighs
- Using the same pan, fry the diced onions until they become golden brown.
- Add the spices to the onions and cook them until the aroma becomes fragrant.Spices
- Next, stir in the canned tomatoes, chicken stock, garlic and ginger paste, and scrape all the onion from the bottom of the pan to incorporate it into the sauce.Garlic paste, Ginger paste, Canned tomatoes, Chicken stock, Oil or ghee
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until it becomes smooth.
- Return the blended sauce to the pan and add the chicken, green chillies, and cardamom pods.Green chillies
- Cover the pan and let the chicken simmer for about 25 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
- Finally, add the fried onion wedges to the curry and stir until everything is hot and well combined.
- Serve the chicken dopiaza garnished with a dollop of yoghurt or cream, fresh coriander, and sliced chillies for an extra kick of flavour.