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Fenugreek Chicken

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, red-orange sauce with fresh fenugreek leaves, offering a slightly bitter and aromatic flavor.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
30g
Fenugreek Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.

  2. Step 2

    Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.

  4. Step 4

    Add turmeric, chili, coriander powders and salt; cook for 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Add chicken pieces and coat well with the masala; cook for 5 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender.

  7. Step 7

    Fold in fenugreek leaves and cook for 2 more minutes until wilted.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet or pan
  • spatula
  • knife
  • cutting board

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