Karivepaku Chicken Fry

Ingredients

• 1 kg Chicken Thighs, bone‑in, skinless (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 200 g Plain Yogurt (full‑fat, at room temperature)
• 2 Onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 2 tsp Garlic Paste (or 4 cloves minced)
• 2 tsp Ginger Paste (or 2 tsp freshly grated ginger)
• 2 tsp Garam Masala (freshly ground if possible)
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder (adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tsp Coriander Powder
• 200 g Tomato Puree (canned or fresh blended)
• 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil (high smoke point)
• to taste Salt
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped for garnish)
• 150 ml Water (adjust for desired sauce consistency)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

   In a mixing bowl combine chicken pieces with yogurt, half of the garlic paste, half of the ginger paste, turmeric, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and let rest for at least 15 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).

   Time: PT15M

2. Sauté Onions

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat (≈180°C). Add the chopped onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: 180°C

3. Add Aromatics

   Stir in the remaining garlic and ginger paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Then add cumin, coriander, and garam masala, cooking another 30 seconds.

   Time: PT1M30S

   Temperature: 180°C

4. Incorporate Tomato Puree

   Add tomato puree and water, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

5. Cook the Chicken

   Add the marinated chicken (including any yogurt mixture) to the sauce. Stir to coat, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15‑20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Low heat

6. Finish and Garnish

   Taste and adjust salt if needed. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top and remove from heat.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

8g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g