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Chicken Barra | Easy Indian Yogurt-Marinated Chicken

Make this flavorful chicken brra recipe with yogurt, ginger, garlic and aromatic Indian spices. Tender, juicy chicken with deliciously charred edges in creamy sauce.
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Fried onion paste:

  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoon oil, to fry onions

Green chili coriander paste:

  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • ½ cup chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • 5 cashew nuts, soaked for 10 minutes (optional)

Chicken:

  • 700 g boneless chicken, preferably chicken thighs, cut into 2cm pieces
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon chat masala
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste
  • A pinch of red food colouring, optional

Barra curry:

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup heavy (thickened) cream
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon chat masala

Garnish:

  • Sliced red onions
  • Chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves

Instructions

Fried onion paste:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, in batches if needed.
  • Stir fry for about 3-4 minutes or until browned.
  • Drain on an absorbent paper towel. Cool completely.
  • Transfer fried onions to a food processor. Process to a smooth paste. Add a little water if needed.

Green chili coriander paste:

  • Place green chilies, coriander (cilantro) leaves and cashew nuts (if using) in a food process. Grind to a smooth paste. Add a little water if needed.

Cook chicken:

  • Place chicken in a large bowl. Add yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, chat masala, black pepper, lemon juice, salt and food coloring (if using).
  • Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour. Marinate overnight, if time permits.
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 200ºC (400ºF). Shake off excess marinade and arrange chicken pieces on a baking tray. Reserve the remaining marinade.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • For the final 10 minutes of baking, place chicken under the grill or broiler for the extra charred edges.
  • Chicken should reach a safe internal temperature of 74ºC (165ºF).

Barra curry:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add tomato paste and reserved marinade. Saute, stirring, for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cream and ¼ cup water. Bring to a boil. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
  • Add baked chicken, dried fenugreek leaves and chat masala. Stir to combine.
  • Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Garnish with sliced onions and coriander (cilantro) leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg