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Chicken Chana Dal Recipe

Experience the delightful fusion of chicken and chana dal in this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike.

19 ingredients 9 steps

Chicken Chana Dal Recipe

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Experience the delightful fusion of chicken and chana dal in this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. This pressure cooker dish brings the rich flavors of traditional Indian cuisine to your kitchen, offering a comforting and hearty meal.

Method

  1. Soak Chana Dal: Soak chana dal overnight or for 6-7 hours. Rinse well and set aside.

  2. Marinate Chicken

    • Wash and cut chicken into medium pieces.
    • In a grinder, make a paste of garlic, ginger, and dry red chillies.
    • In a bowl, mix chicken with ginger-garlic paste and fried onions. Marinate for 30 minutes.

  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add bay leaves, cinnamon, both cardamoms, cloves, black pepper, and sliced onions. Fry until onions are golden brown.

  2. Add marinated chicken and turmeric powder. Stir for 1 minute.

  3. Mix in soaked chana dal, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and chicken masala. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring well.

  4. Add ghee, water for desired gravy thickness, and salt. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 whistles.

  5. Turn off heat and let the pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes.

  6. Stir in sliced ginger and chopped coriander.

  7. Serving Suggestion: Serve hot in a bowl, accompanied by rice, pulao, chapati, or butter naan. Enjoy this special, tasty pressure cooker chicken curry! 😊

To garnish

  • Chopped Coriander
  • Sliced Ginger

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