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chatpata chicken recipe

Chatpata Chicken Recipe | Soft Juicy Masaledar Chicken

Chatpata Chicken is a spicy Indian chicken curry that has a perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and rich masala flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 3 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams chicken medium pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • ½ cup fresh curd dahi
  • ⅓ cup oil
  • 2 teaspoons ghee
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 1 star anise
  • 4 –5 cloves
  • 8 –10 black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 2 green chillies slit
  • 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
  • Tomatoes finely chopped
  • Salt to taste adjust carefully
  • 2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon degi red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 cups water
  • Fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, turmeric, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and curd. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds, cardamom, star anise, cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Sauté until aromatic.
  3. Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Add green chillies and mix well.
  4. Add Ginger Garlic Paste.
  5. Sauté until raw smell disappears.
  6. Add tomatoes and little salt. Cook until soft and oil separates.
  7. Add marinated chicken and cook on high flame for 3–4 minutes.
  8. Add all spice powders. Mix and cook until masala releases oil.
  9. Add water, cover, and cook on medium flame for 20–25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  10. Add coriander leaves and garam masala. Cook on low flame for 2–3 minutes.

Notes

Pro Tips

 
  • Longer marination gives juicier chicken
  • Adjust spice level as per taste
  • Slow cooking enhances flavour