Dahi Chicken

Ingredients

• Chicken – as required
• Thick dahi – enough to coat the chicken well
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
• Turmeric – ½ tsp
• Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Cumin powder – ½ tsp
• Garam masala – ½ tsp
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp
• Salt – as required
• Oil – 1 tsp
• Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
• Tomato – 1 small, chopped
• Coriander – for garnish

👩‍🍳 Advanced Prep

1. Mix dahi, ginger-garlic paste, all spices, lemon juice and salt.
2. Add chicken and coat well.
3. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 4–24 hours.
4. You can prepare multiple portions of the marinade in advance.

🍳 Cooking

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Add onion and sauté until slightly soft.
3. Add tomato and cook until soft.
4. Add the marinated chicken.
5. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until the chicken is completely cooked.
6. Add a splash of water if the gravy becomes too thick.
7. Garnish with coriander and lemon.

Meal-prep tip: Marinate the chicken beforehand and keep it refrigerated. Cook fresh when needed for the best texture.