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.
Servings: 4 people
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 methi
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.
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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
