
Lime Juice: Acid helps tenderise the meat Use store bought in a pinch but fresh adds more flavour Ginger Garlic Paste: Fresh ginger and garlic in equal parts ground to a paste with a little water. Most Indian curries use the entire bird (thighs, breast, drumsticks) Here are the main ingredients you'll need for this recipe:Ĭhicken: Bone in chicken cut into 2 inch pieces. This is characteristic of most Indian curries, and the slow cooking process or bhuno is what lends dishes a unique flavor. Unlike my other recipes, this one's slightly time consuming because masala is ground and cooked till it's color changes. These soul satisfying meals will always be etched on to my heart!

Growing up, the highlight of any road trip was a stopover at a dhaba for steaming hot, spicy dhaba style chicken curry, dal fry or dal makhani and tandoori rotis fresh from the oven to mop it all up. They are usually patronized by truck drivers and budget travellers who are looking for food which reminds them of home. Small mud shacks, with only chaarpai's (rope and wooden cots) and a wooden plank for a table, you'll find them as you drive along the highway. Hell, the experience is unique and is one you must have. Spicy, fragrant with spices, big, bold flavours and really juicy pieces of chicken.ĭhabas, for the uninitiated are roadside restaurants scattered all over the country, and their food is unique. Its legit, as close as it gets to eating it in a dhaba. This Dhaba Style Chicken Curry is SO good.
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I've shared how to make this recipe in a traditional pressure cooker, instant pot and on the stovetop. Same bold flavours, ready in under 45 minutes - it's hot and fragrant and is made with ground spices, onions and tomatoes. This Dhaba Style Chicken Curry stands for every road trip we've had with our families. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
