15-Min Dahi Chicken Curry
Creamy yogurt-marinated chicken seared until golden, finished in a tangy tomato-yogurt sauce. Serve with lime and fresh coriander for a restaurant-quality dinner in under 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss chicken with 0.25 cup yogurt, salt, and half the garam masala. Let sit 2 minutes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden on edges.
Step 3
Add diced onion to the pan, stirring, until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in crushed tomatoes, remaining 0.5 cup yogurt, and remaining garam masala. Simmer 4–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir in coriander leaves.
Step 6
Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
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