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Chicken Chana

Chicken Chana

by Nabeela Kauser
Chicken chana blends chicken and chickpeas in a spiced gravy, creating a bold, aromatic dish perfect for rice or naan.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 374 kcal

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Oil
  • 600 g Chicken
  • 200 g Chickpeas Canned
  • 1 Large Onion
  • 200 g Tomatoes Canned
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 handful Coriander
  • 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek

Instructions

  • Heat Oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the Onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the Garlic Paste and Ginger Paste, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  • Add the Tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the oil begins to separate from the mixture.
  • Sprinkle in the Spices (Salt, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, and Chilli Powder). Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices and release their flavor.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of water (or liquid from the canned tomatoes) to prevent sticking and cook the mixture further for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the Chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the color changes and the chicken is lightly seared.
  • Stir in the Chickpeas, ensuring they are evenly coated in the mixture, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour in enough Water to cover the chicken and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • Finish by adding the chopped Coriander and Dried Fenugreek, stirring well. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to combine the flavors.

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 497mgFibre: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 754IUVitamin C: 12mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Carrot Curry, Chana, Chicken, Chickpeas, Cooking, Food, Recipe
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