Punjabi style fried chicken masala

Name: Punjabi style fried chicken masala
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 500g chicken with or without bones; 1/2 lemon (juice); 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 5 tbsp vegetable oil; 50g unsalted butter; 2 onion (finely chopped); 10 cloves of peeled garlic (finely chopped); 2 tbsp peeled ginger (finely chopped); 2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder; 2 tbsp coriander powder; 2 tbsp garam masala; 2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp cracked black peppercorns; 1 tsp dry fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi); 4 tomatoes (finely chopped); 2 mild green chillies (finely sliced); 3 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped); 2 tbsp cold butter (optional); Sliced ginger; Salt as required; Warm water as required

7 steps

Updated at: Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:30:34 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories605 kcal (30%)

Total Fat47.8 g (68%)

Carbs19.9 g (8%)

Sugars6.5 g (7%)

Protein27.2 g (54%)

Sodium625.5 mg (31%)

Fiber5.4 g (19%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

1. Cut chicken into small pieces and marinade with lemon, turmeric, and salt. tomatoes have integrated into the sauce.

Step 2

2. Heat oil and butter in pan. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions start to brown.

Step 3

3. Add garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until raw smell disappears.

Step 4

4. Turn heat to low and add garlic, ginger, kashmiri chili powder, coriander, peppercorns, fenugreek, and turmeric. Cook for 30 to 40 seconds.

Step 5

5. Add tomatoes and salt. Stir and cook until tomatoes have disintegrated. Add some warm water. Continue cooking until tomatoes have integrated into the sauce.

Step 6

6. Add chicken, and sear, stirring occasionally, until chicken is browned on all sides. Add some more warm water, cover, and cook on lowest heat for 5 to 6 minutes.

Step 7

7. Remove lid and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Add chopped chilies, chopped cilantro, butter, and thinly sliced ginger. Stir to heat through and serve.

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