Pudina Chicken Curry

Introduction

Welcome to a recipe that will become a new favorite in your home kitchen! This Pudina Chicken Curry is a celebration of fresh, vibrant flavors. Pudina, or mint, is the star here, moving beyond its usual roles in chutneys and drinks to create an aromatic, tangy, and spicy curry base that is simply irresistible.

Summary

This pudina chicken curry is incredibly simple yet delivers absolutely amazing flavors. It’s a tangy, spicy dish with the wonderful aroma of mint and coriander. Perfect for chicken lovers, it’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together effortlessly. It truly is a “Chicken Lover’s Delight.”

Serving

Serve this pudina chicken nice and hot for the best experience. It pairs wonderfully with:

Jeera Rice (Find a detailed recipe link in the notes below!)
Soft rotis, phulkas, or chapatis
Any Indian bread of your choice

Preparation Time

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marination Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Equipment Needed

Nice white kadai.
Mixer jar (for grinding the puree).

Ingredients for Pudina Chicken Curry

For the Marination

Chicken pieces (with bone): 1 kilo🍗
Salt: 2 teaspoons🧂
Lemon juice: Juice of one large lemon 🍋
Ginger garlic paste: 4 teaspoons🫚
Turmeric powder: 1 teaspoon🟡
Red chili powder: 3 teaspoons🌶️
Garam masala powder: One and a half teaspoons🪔
Curd (Yogurt): 3/4 to 1 cup🥛

For the Cooking Base

Oil: 2 tablespoons🛢️
Ghee: 1 tablespoon🧈
Whole spices: A mix of cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and cumin seeds
Onions: 3 large, thinly sliced🧅
Water: 1/4 cup💧
Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (for finishing)⚫

For the Grinding Paste (Pudina Base)

Green chillies: 5🌶️
Mint leaves (Pudina): 1 large bowl🌿
Coriander leaves: 1 small bowl🌱
Water: Just about 1 tablespoon (for grinding)💧

Instructions for Pudina Chicken Curry

Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, take the 1 kilo of chicken pieces. To this, add all the marination ingredients: 2 teaspoons of salt, lemon juice, 4 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 3 teaspoons of red chili powder, 1.5 teaspoons of garam masala powder, and 3/4 to 1 cup of curd.

Rest the Chicken

Mix everything thoroughly, massaging the marinade into the chicken pieces. Let the chicken rest for about 30 minutes to absorb all the flavors.

Prepare the Cooking Base

Heat a kadai or a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee.

Temper the Whole Spices

Once the oil is hot, add the whole spices (cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and cumin seeds). Let them sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant.

Sauté the Onions

Add the 3 thinly sliced onions to the kadai. Sauté them, stirring occasionally, until they turn a nice golden color. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

Cook the Marinated Chicken

Now add the marinated chicken to the kadai. Mix well with the onions and cook until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.

Simmer the Curry

After the initial cooking, add about 1/4 cup of water. Close the kadai with a lid and let the chicken cook on a medium flame for about 10 minutes.

Prepare the Mint & Coriander Paste

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the fresh green paste. In a mixer jar, combine 5 green chillies, a large bowl of mint leaves (pudina), a small bowl of coriander leaves.

Then add about 1 tablespoon of water. Grind everything into a smooth, fine puree.

Add the Green Paste

Once the chicken is cooked through, add the freshly ground mint-coriander paste to the kadai.

Mix everything vigorously until the paste is well blended into the curry.

Final Seasoning and Finish

Let the curry cook for another 5 minutes so the raw aroma of the greens mellows down. Check for seasoning and add more salt if needed. Finally, add half a teaspoon of pepper for a final kick of flavor and aroma.

Your incredibly flavorful and aromatic Pudina Chicken Curry is ready! Serve it nice and hot with your choice of bread or rice and enjoy!

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