Chicken Bhuna Masala
A vibrant Chicken Bhuna Masala with tender chicken cooked in a rich, thick masala. Deeply spiced and full of flavour, perfect with naan or steamed rice.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg Chicken (bone-in, skin removed)
- 80 ml Oil (vegetable)
- 2 Onions (finely sliced)
- 3 Tomatoes (chopped)
- 20 g Ginger (grated)
- 20 g Garlic (grated)
- 3 tsp Chilli Powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 Green Chillies (slit)
- 10 g Coriander (chopped)
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- 100 ml Water
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat until hot.
- 2
Add sliced onions and fry for 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- 3
Stir in grated ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes until aromatic.
- 4
Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and paprika. Cook for 5–7 minutes until oil separates.
- 5
Add chicken and coat thoroughly with masala. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 6
Add 100 ml water, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- 7
Add garam masala and green chillies. Cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes.
- 8
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.