How long does Jeera Chicken keep in the fridge?

Jeera Chicken keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or microwave until piping hot before serving. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Jeera Chicken ahead of time?

Yes. Jeera Chicken is a great make-ahead dish. Cook it fully, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Most north indian chicken dishes taste better the next day once the masala has had time to meld.

What can I serve with Jeera Chicken?

Classic pairings include roti, rice. For a complete north indian thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

North Indian ChickenMain Medium

Jeera Chicken

Name: Jeera Chicken
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 600 g chicken thigh, cubed; 3 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 onion, sliced; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tomatoes, pureed; 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 0.5 tsp black pepper, cracked; 0.5 cup yogurt, hung; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.25 cup coriander, chopped

Rate this recipe:

Pan-toss with cumin

Time: 30 min
Serves: 3
Calories: 420 kcal
Protein: 38 g

0:00 / 1:27

Changes voice accent · Recipe stays in English

Method

1Dry-roast cumin + coriander seeds till deeply fragrant, crush coarsely.
2Heat oil, brown onion deep golden — 8 minutes; add ginger-garlic.
3Add tomato puree with chilli, salt and half the crushed cumin; cook till oil separates.
4Beat yogurt and stir in slowly; cook 3 minutes.
5Add chicken, brown quickly 4 minutes, then cover 16 minutes till tender.
6Uncover, cook down; sprinkle remaining crushed cumin, black pepper, garam masala and coriander — cumin-forward Punjabi comfort.

About this recipe

Built on chicken — swap with paneer cubes; same toasting technique.

Ingredients

Method

About this recipe

Tags

More from North Indian