--- title: "Coriander Chicken Curry (Dhaniya Chicken Curry)" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/chicken-in-coriander-gravy/ date: 2025-06-24 modified: 2025-07-26 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Coriander Chicken Curry (Dhaniya Chicken Curry) is a delicious North Indian style curry made using chicken pieces, cilantro, mint, dried nuts, and a few spices. Make it using my easy recipe." categories: - "Chicken Curries" - "Indian" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-2-3.jpg word_count: 919 --- # Coriander Chicken Curry (Dhaniya Chicken Curry) **Coriander Chicken Curry (Dhaniya Chicken Curry)** is a delicious North Indian style curry made using chicken pieces, cilantro, mint, dried nuts, and a few spices. Make it using my easy recipe. Here are some more chicken curries: [Tomato Chicken Curry](https://www.whiskaffair.com/tamatar-murgh/), [Mughlai Chicken Stew](https://www.whiskaffair.com/mughlai-chicken-stew/), [Achari Chicken Curry](https://www.whiskaffair.com/achari-chicken-recipe/), [Chicken Shahjahani](https://www.whiskaffair.com/murgh-shahjahani/), and [Kadai Chicken](https://www.whiskaffair.com/kadai-chicken-recipe/). ![Coriander chicken curry served in a bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-2-1.jpg) My little kitchen garden gave me a lot of coriander today. I made a batch of my [green chutney](https://www.whiskaffair.com/coriander-mint-chutney/) and updated this coriander chicken curry recipe I posted on the blog a few years ago. This curry came out so good when I first made it that I have been making it very often. It is creamy, rich, and very different from the regular onion-tomato masala-based curries. Try it! ## About Coriander Chicken Curry This Coriander Chicken Curry (Dhaniya Chicken Curry) is a delicious North Indian-style curry made with chicken pieces, fresh cilantro leaves (coriander), mint, dried nuts, and a few aromatic Indian spices. Serve it with Indian bread like butter naan bread, lachha paratha, or lightly spiced rice dishes like jeera rice or veg pulao for a hearty meal. ## Ingredients All the ingredients to make this green chicken curry including the bone-in chicken are available in Indian grocery stores. ### To Marinate The Chicken **Chicken **- For the best result, use bone-in, skinless chicken. Bones add a lot of flavor to the curry. If not, you can use boneless chicken cut into small pieces. **Cilantro (Fresh Coriander Leaves)** is the star ingredient of this dhaniya chicken recipe. **Nuts** - Almonds and cashew nuts make the curry rich and creamy. **Spice Powders** - You will need black pepper powder, cardamom powder, garam masala powder, and coriander powder. **Others** - You will also need mint leaves, green chilies, fried onions, ginger-garlic paste, lime juice, plain yogurt (dahi, curd), and salt to make this cilantro chicken curry. You can make [fried onions (birista)](https://www.whiskaffair.com/make-perfect-birista-golden-fried-onions/) at home using my easy recipe or use store bought to save time. ### For The Gravy **Spices** - You will need whole spices like cloves (laung), cinnamon (dalchini), green cardamoms (hari elaichi) , and bay leaves (tejpatta). **Others** - You will also need oil, ghee, red onions, and Kasuri methi. You can add 1/2 cup of coconut milk to the curry at the end of cooking for a taste change. ## How To Make Dhaniya Chicken Curry ### Marinate The Chicken Wash 1 kg bone-in skinless chicken (cut into 1 and 1/2 inch pieces) and keep aside. Add the following ingredients to a blender and blend to make a smooth paste. - 1 cup cilantro (coriander leaves) - 1/4 cup mint - 2- 3 green chilies - 1/2 cup crispy fried onions - 1/4 cup cashew nuts, soaked in water for 20 minutes - 1/4 cup almonds, soaked in water for 30 minutes and then peeled - 1/2 cup water ![Coriander, mint, green chilies, fried onions, cashew nuts, almonds, and water added to a blender.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-1.jpg) ![Smooth paste made.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-2.jpg) Mix the following ingredients in a bowl. - Chicken - Green paste - ½ tsp black pepper powder - ½ tsp cardamom powder - ½ tsp garam masala powder - 2 tsp coriander powder - 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp lime juice - 1 cup plain yogurt (dahi, curd) - 1 tsp salt Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for 1-2 hours. ![Chicken, green paste and remaining marination ingredients added to a bowl.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-3.jpg) ![Marinated chicken.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-4.jpg) ### Make The Curry Heat 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp ghee in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2-3 cloves, 1-inch piece of cinnamon, 2-3 green cardamom, and 2 bay leaves, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds. ![Whole spices added to hot oil and ghee in a pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-5.jpg) Add 1 cup sliced onions and cook until onions are lightly browned, stirring frequently. ![Onions added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-6.jpg) Now add the marinated chicken and 1/2 cup of water and cook for 5 minutes. ![Marinated chicken and water added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-7.jpg) Reduce the heat to low.  Cover the pan and cook for 40-45 minutes until the chicken is tender. Check for salt and add more if required. ![Pan covered with a lid.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-8.jpg) Add 1 tbsp Kauri methi and mix well. Serve hot. ![Kasuri methi added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-9.jpg) ![Ready coriander chicken curry.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-Step-10.jpg) ## Storage Suggestions Leftover chicken curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat it in a pan or microwave until nicely hot before serving. You can also freeze it for upto a month. Thaw, reheat and serve. ## You Might Also Like [![Kerala-style Malabar chicken curry in a black bowl with coriander, lime and bread.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Malabar-Chicken-Curry-2-3-600x800.jpg)](https://www.whiskaffair.com/malabar-chicken-curry-recipe/)Chicken Curries GFIndian Gluten Free ### Malabar Chicken Curry Recipe [![Simple and easy to make, this Dhaba Style Chicken Curry is the most flavorful curry you can make. 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Use my easy recipe to make it.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Coriander-Chicken-Curry-2-3-150x150.jpg) [ Print Recipe](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wprm_print/coriander-chicken-curry-recipe-dhaniya-chicken-curry) - 4 from 4 votes ## Coriander Chicken Curry Recipe (Dhaniya Chicken Curry) **Coriander Chicken Curry (Dhaniya Chicken Curry)** is a delicious North Indian style curry made using chicken pieces, cilantro, mint, dried nuts, and a few spices. Use my easy recipe to make it. Prep Time10 minutes minsCook Time1 hour hrMarination Time2 hours hrsTotal Time3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins Course: Main CourseCuisine: Indian Servings: 4 people Calories: 521kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients #### To Marinate The Chicken 1 kilogram skinless bone-in chicken- 1 cup cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)- ¼ cup mint leaves- 2-3 green chilies- ½ cup crispy fried onions- ¼ cup cashew nuts- ¼ cup almonds- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder- 2 teaspoons coriander powder- 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste- 1 teaspoon lime juice- 1 cup plain yogurt (dahi, curd)- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste #### For The Curry - 2 tablespoons oil- 2 tablespoons ghee- 2-3 cloves (laung)- 1 inch cinnamon (dalchini)- 2-3 green cardamoms (hari elaichi)- 2 bay leaves (tejpatta)- 1 cup sliced onions- 1 tablespoon Kasuri methiUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions #### Marinate The Chicken - Wash chicken and keep aside.- Add coriander, mint, green chilies, fried onion, cashew nuts, almonds, and ½ cup water to a blender and blend to make a smooth paste.- Mix chicken, green paste, and the remaining marination ingredients in a bowl.- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the chicken for 1-2 hours. #### Make The Curry - Heat oil and ghee in a pan over medium-high heat.- Once the oil is hot, add cloves, cinnamon, green cardamom, and bay leaf, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.- Add onions and cook until onions are lightly browned, stirring frequently.- Now add the marinated chicken and ½ cup of water and cook for 5 minutes.- Reduce the heat to low. - Cover the pan and cook for 40-45 minutes until the chicken is tender.- Check for salt and add more if required.- Add kauri methi and mix well. Serve hot. ### Video ### Nutrition Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg