South Indian • Tamil NaduMain Course Gravy

Tamarind Chicken

The beauty of this Tamarind Chicken is both its sharp and piquant flavor and its simplicity. A potent tamarind-and-masala marinade renders a richly flavored, juicy, tangy, and tender chicken in mere minutes, making it equally suited for a weeknight meal or a dinner party. Pair with rice/ roti

39 mins
4 servings
Non-Veg
Cook with Upliance
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39 mins

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken (Curry Cut)
  • 10 cloves Garlic (Peeled)
  • 6 g Ginger (Peeled)
  • 7 stems Green Chilli (Root Cut)
  • 3 tbsp Refined Oil
  • 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste
  • 1.5 tbsp Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 80 ml Water
  • 10 g Butter

Instructions

1

Prepare the aromatics

Add peeled garlic, ginger, and green chillies to The Upliance jar for the base of the marinade.

2

Chop and sauté chicken

The device will chop the aromatics for 10 seconds. Add oil and sauté on low heat for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and let The Upliance sauté on low heat for 10 minutes with automatic stirring.

3

Cook the gravy

Add tamarind paste, ketchup, spices, salt, water, and butter to the jar. The Upliance will cook the chicken on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring continuously to create a rich gravy.

4

Serve the dish

The Tamarind Chicken is ready. Serve this tangy, tender chicken hot with rice or roti.

Why this recipe works better with The Upliance

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Maintain exact 120°C for perfect sautéing without burning.

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Nutritional Information

721
Calories
3g
Carbs
47g
Protein
70g
Fat

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