Chana Chicken (Chicken Chickpea Curry)
Chana chicken is a tasty one-pot dish featuring succulent pieces of chicken and hearty chickpeas for a healthy and satisfying meal ready in an hour.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon kalonji seeds. plus more to garnish
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1-3 green chiles, split lengthwise
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 - inch fresh ginger, minced
- 2-3 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
- 1½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1½ teaspoon homemade garam masala
- 1½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2-3 large tomatoes, chopped, use more if you prefer more gravy or curry
- 1½ pounds chicken bone-in or bonless
- 2- 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped, plus more to garnish
- 1 cup water
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Warm the ghee in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add a teaspoon of kalonji seeds, cumin seeds, and green chiles. Cook until they sputter.
- Lower to medium heat and add the onion. Saute until the onions are golden brown. Then, add garlic and ginger.
- Stir in the Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and ground coriander. Cook for another 30 seconds and add the tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Optional - Remove the green chiles and use an immersion blender to process the masala until smooth.
- Nestle the chicken into the pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the chickpeas, cilantro, and 1 cup of water.
- Sprinkle with kalonji seeds and cover the pan with the lid slightly ajar. Maintain a gentle simmer for 20-30 minutes until the mixture reduces.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Expert Tips
- To process the curry, remove the mixture from the heat and add it to a blender or food processor if you don't have an immersion blender.
- If the liquid evaporates before the chicken cooks and the chana becomes tender, you may need to add more water. Add 1- 1 1/2 cups of water, but don't forget to taste and season with salt afterward for the best results.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 256 kcal | Carbohydrates: 17 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 0.05 g | Cholesterol: 51 mg | Sodium: 278 mg | Potassium: 441 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 891 IU | Vitamin C: 12 mg | Calcium: 60 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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