Dum Chicken Recipe
A fragrant, slow‑cooked Dum Chicken that blends yogurt, aromatic spices, and nuts into a rich, tender curry. The gentle simmer brings out deep flavors, while the fresh herbs add a bright finish. Perfect for a comforting dinner with roti or rice.
Recipe by South Cookery· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 1/5 lb chicken
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp pepper powder
- salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 cup fried onion
- 7 cashews
- 5 almonds
- 1/4 piece coconut
- 6 pieces green chilies
- handful coriander leaves
- 15 leaf mint leaves
- 2 tsp ghee
- 3 tbsp oil
- half cup lemon juice
- 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
- 4 pieces cloves
- 2 pieces cardamom
Instructions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chili powder, heaped coriander powder, garam masala, pepper powder, salt, heaped ginger‑garlic paste, and fried onion; mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated.
- 2Stir in the cashews, almonds, ground coconut paste, chopped green chilies, coriander leaves, mint leaves, ghee, oil, the juice of half a cup of lemon, the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom; ensure everything is well distributed.
- 3Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour, to allow the flavors to meld.
- 4Transfer the marinated chicken to a heavy‑bottomed pot or Dutch oven, cover, and cook over low to medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom.
- 5Garnish the cooked dum chicken with fresh coriander leaves.
- 6Serve hot with roti, chapati, rice, or any Indian bread of your choice.
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Marinate for flavor
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 1 hour, before cooking.
Stir while simmering
Cook the chicken over low to medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Distribute ingredients evenly
After adding nuts, herbs, and spices, mix thoroughly.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Dum Chicken?
- About 1 hour in total: 30 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Dum Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Dum Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by South Cookery on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.