
Chicken Tariwala Recipe - Punjabi Murgh Tariwala Recipe
A high protein Punjabi recipe with chicken - small curry cut pieces, tablespoons curd (dahi / yogurt), turmeric powder (haldi). Ready in 1h, serves 3.
Curated byHarpreet Singh🇮🇳
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To begin making the Chicken Tariwala Recipe, thoroughly wash and clean the chicken pieces
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams)onions - roughly chopped(2)inch ginger - roughly chopped(1)green chillies - roughly chopped(2) - 2
*To marinate the chickenIn a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, red chili powder, salt and turmeric powder
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)lemon juice(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 3
Add the chicken pieces and mix well
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams) - 4
Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes
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*To make the gravy for the Chicken TariwalaIn a mixer-jar combine the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli, grind to a smooth paste along with some water
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)onions - roughly chopped(2)inch ginger - roughly chopped(1)cloves garlic(5)green chillies - roughly chopped(2)red chilli paste(1/2 teaspoon) - 6
Transfer to a bowl and set aside
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Heat oil in a pressure cooker on low flame, add the whole spices - bay leaf, clove, cinnamon, elaichi, and star anise and allow them to sizzle
bay leaf (tej patta)(1)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini) - ½ inch cinnamon(1/2)star anise(1) - 8
To this add the onion paste, and allow this to cook well stirring continuously
red chilli paste(1/2 teaspoon) - 9
This will take a good 10-12 minutes
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You will see the onion paste get thicker, due to the evaporation of moisture
red chilli paste(1/2 teaspoon) - 11
Next add in the tomato puree and continue to cook till the mixture comes together, making sure the tomato is well cooked
homemade tomato puree(1/2 cup) - 12
At this stage, add the spice powders- garam masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt
turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 13
Now add in the marinated chicken along with the marinade and mix well
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams) - 14
Add 1/2 - 3
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4 cup of water into the pressure cooker, mix well and close the pressure cooker
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Pressure cook the Chicken Tariwala for 2 whistles and turn off the flame
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams) - 17
Allow the pressure to release naturally
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Once released, check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
salt - to taste - 19
Transfer the Chicken Tariwala to a serving bowl and serve hot
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams) - 20
Serve Chicken Tariwala on a lovely summer afternoon along with Jeera Rice, Pickled Onions, a wedge of lemon, green chilli and Sweet & Spicy Coriander Tadka Raita- finger licking good meal
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)lemon juice(1 teaspoon)onions - roughly chopped(2)green chillies - roughly chopped(2)red chilli paste(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)
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Chicken Tariwala Recipe - Punjabi Murgh Tariwala Recipe
A high protein Punjabi recipe with chicken - small curry cut pieces, tablespoons curd (dahi / yogurt), turmeric powder (haldi). Ready in 1h, serves 3.
Curated byHarpreet Singh🇮🇳
Directions
20 steps- 1
To begin making the Chicken Tariwala Recipe, thoroughly wash and clean the chicken pieces
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams)onions - roughly chopped(2)inch ginger - roughly chopped(1)green chillies - roughly chopped(2) - 2
*To marinate the chickenIn a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, red chili powder, salt and turmeric powder
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)lemon juice(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 3
Add the chicken pieces and mix well
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams) - 4
Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes
- 5
*To make the gravy for the Chicken TariwalaIn a mixer-jar combine the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli, grind to a smooth paste along with some water
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)onions - roughly chopped(2)inch ginger - roughly chopped(1)cloves garlic(5)green chillies - roughly chopped(2)red chilli paste(1/2 teaspoon) - 6
Transfer to a bowl and set aside
- 7
Heat oil in a pressure cooker on low flame, add the whole spices - bay leaf, clove, cinnamon, elaichi, and star anise and allow them to sizzle
bay leaf (tej patta)(1)inch cinnamon stick (dalchini) - ½ inch cinnamon(1/2)star anise(1) - 8
To this add the onion paste, and allow this to cook well stirring continuously
red chilli paste(1/2 teaspoon) - 9
This will take a good 10-12 minutes
- 10
You will see the onion paste get thicker, due to the evaporation of moisture
red chilli paste(1/2 teaspoon) - 11
Next add in the tomato puree and continue to cook till the mixture comes together, making sure the tomato is well cooked
homemade tomato puree(1/2 cup) - 12
At this stage, add the spice powders- garam masala, cumin powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt
turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)garam masala powder(1 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)salt - to taste - 13
Now add in the marinated chicken along with the marinade and mix well
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams) - 14
Add 1/2 - 3
- 15
4 cup of water into the pressure cooker, mix well and close the pressure cooker
- 16
Pressure cook the Chicken Tariwala for 2 whistles and turn off the flame
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams) - 17
Allow the pressure to release naturally
- 18
Once released, check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste
salt - to taste - 19
Transfer the Chicken Tariwala to a serving bowl and serve hot
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams) - 20
Serve Chicken Tariwala on a lovely summer afternoon along with Jeera Rice, Pickled Onions, a wedge of lemon, green chilli and Sweet & Spicy Coriander Tadka Raita- finger licking good meal
chicken - small curry cut pieces(300 grams)red chilli powder(1 teaspoon)lemon juice(1 teaspoon)onions - roughly chopped(2)green chillies - roughly chopped(2)red chilli paste(1/2 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)
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A high protein Punjabi recipe with chicken - small curry cut pieces, tablespoons curd (dahi / yogurt), turmeric powder (haldi). Ready in 1h, serves 3.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (3 servings)
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