The Best Aloo Chicken Degi Style Recipe – Desi Pakistani Flavor
This Best Aloo Chicken Degi Style recipe is full of bold desi flavors and traditional Pakistani spices. Juicy chicken, soft potatoes, and thick spicy gravy make it perfect for family dinners or special daawats. It’s classic desi comfort food! Serve with naan or rice and enjoy a delicious, homemade Pakistani curry.
Ingredients
- Aloo
- 1 cup Oil
- 2 Onion
- 2 Tomato
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 2-3 Button chillies
- 1 Black Cardamom
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 7-8 Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika powder
- Green Chilies
- Cilantro
- Garam masala powder
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot (degi or heavy-bottomed preferred). Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
- Add chicken, ginger garlic paste, and salt. Cook until chicken turns white and starts to release water.
- Add whole spices. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Now add red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, and paprika. Cook for a minute to roast the spices.
- Add chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook on medium heat until tomatoes break down and form a masala.
- Stir in yogurt (make sure it’s at room temperature to avoid curdling). Cook until oil separates from the masala.
- Add potatoes and bhunofy (sauté) for 5–6 minutes.
- Add water as needed for gravy. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 10–12 minutes or until both chicken and potatoes are tender.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, green chilies, and a sprinkle of garam masala.
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