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Chicken Varta Recipe – Spicy & Creamy Homemade Chicken

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A spicyand flavorful homemade Chicken Varta made with shredded chicken, onions,tomatoes, ginger-garlic, and aromatic spices. Finished with fresh cream for asmooth, rich, and delicious texture, this easy chicken recipe is perfect for acomforting Indian meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 278
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • 500 g cooked chicken shredded
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Masala
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped or pureed
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 –3 green chillies chopped
  • Finishing
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 –3 tablespoons fresh cream
  • 2 –3 tablespoons water if required
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Kadai or heavy-bottomed frying pan
  • Wooden spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Cook the chicken until completely tender. Allow it to cool slightly and shred it into small pieces. Keep aside.
    Chicken
Sauté the Onion
  1. Heat cooking oil in a kadai over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
    2 medium onions, 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Add Ginger-Garlic
  1. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
    1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
Add Tomato
  1. Add chopped or pureed tomato. Cook until the tomato becomes soft and the mixture starts to release oil.
    1 medium tomato
Add Spices
  1. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt. Mix well and cook the masala until aromatic and well combined.
    ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, Salt
Add Chicken
  1. Add the shredded chicken to the prepared masala. Mix thoroughly so that the chicken is evenly coated.
    500 g cooked chicken
Cook
  1. Cook over medium-low heat until the chicken absorbs the masala and becomes flavorful. Add a little water if necessary.
    2 –3 tablespoons water
Add Green Chilli & Garam Masala
  1. Add chopped green chilli and garam masala. Mix well and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
    2 –3 green chillies, ½ teaspoon garam masala
Add Cream
  1. Reduce the heat and add fresh cream. Mix gently until incorporated. Avoid boiling vigorously after adding the cream.
    2 –3 tablespoons fresh cream
Serve
  1. Turn off the heat. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice, roti, paratha or naan.
    Fresh coriander leaves

Nutrition

Serving: 500gCalories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 31gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 54IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg

Notes

NOTES
  • Cook the onion properly for a deeper flavor.
  • Allow the tomato and spice mixture to cook well before adding the chicken.
  • Shredded chicken absorbs the masala particularly well.
  • Adjust the chilli according to your taste.
  • Add water gradually; Chicken Varta is best when thick and well coated with masala.
  • Keep the heat low after adding fresh cream.
  • Allow the finished dish to rest for a few minutes before serving.

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