Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy
This is a simple chicken curry from Punjab. It's got a thick sauce and not too much spice.
The sauce is made with oil, ghee, and spices. The chicken is cooked in the sauce until it's done.
You can serve it with some fresh cilantro on top.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 19, 2026Share
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This is a simple chicken curry from Punjab. It's got a thick sauce and not too much spice.
The sauce is made with oil, ghee, and spices. The chicken is cooked in the sauce until it's done.
You can serve it with some fresh cilantro on top.
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Ingredients 15
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 cup water
1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
8 chicken legs, skin removed
0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Cook 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds until they start to change color.
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Add 1 finely chopped onion and cook until it's soft and brown, about 10 minutes. Add 5 cloves of minced garlic and 2 tablespoons of minced ginger.
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Mix in 1 cup of water, 1 chopped tomato, 1 minced serrano pepper, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 tablespoon of turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add 8 chicken legs without skin and cook covered on medium-low heat for about 40 minutes. Garnish with 0.25 cup of chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 22g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 102mg
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Sodium 395mg
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Total Carbohydrate 4g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 28g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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