How it is made
🍗 Chicken Banjara – Yellow Gravy Base (Serves 4)
🔶 Gravy Base (Yellow Mughlai Masala)
Ingredients:
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Oil or ghee – 3 tbsp
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Green cardamom – 3
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Cloves – 3
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Bay leaf – 1
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Cinnamon – 1-inch
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Onion (sliced) – 2 medium
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Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
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Cashews – 12
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Water – as required
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Yogurt (thick, whisked) – 1/2 cup
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Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
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Yellow chili powder – 1 tsp (or 1/2 tsp regular chili + 1/2 tsp black pepper)
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Coriander powder – 1 tsp
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Salt – to taste
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Kasuri methi (crushed) – 1 tsp
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Fresh cream – 2 tbsp
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Saffron soaked in warm milk – optional (1 pinch in 1 tbsp milk)
🍗 Chicken Marination
Ingredients:
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Boneless chicken thighs – 500 g (cut into chunks)
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Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
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Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
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Hung curd – 1/4 cup
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Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
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Yellow chili powder – 1 tsp
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Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
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Mustard oil – 1 tbsp
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Salt – to taste
Method:
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Mix all marination ingredients and let the chicken sit for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
🍳 Gravy Preparation
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Heat 2 tbsp oil or ghee in a pan. Add whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf).
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Add sliced onions. Sauté till golden.
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Add cashews and fry for a minute. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté till raw smell fades.
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Cool this mix slightly and blend with little water into a smooth paste.
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Return to pan, add 1 tbsp oil if needed. Cook paste for 3–4 mins.
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Lower heat, add whisked curd, turmeric, yellow chili, coriander powder, salt. Cook till oil separates.
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Add grilled chicken pieces and mix well. Add little hot water to adjust consistency.
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Simmer 5–7 minutes till chicken is cooked and soft.
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Finish with kasuri methi, cream, and saffron milk.
🔥 Tandoor-style twist (Optional for QSR):
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Grill or pan-sear the marinated chicken till charred before adding to gravy. This adds a rustic "banjara" feel.
🫓 Serve With:
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Garlic naan, butter kulcha, or jeera rice
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Onion laccha salad + mint chutney
🧾 Chef Notes:
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Yellow chili powder (used in Rajasthan) gives color without too much heat. Substitute with degi mirch + black pepper if unavailable.
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This dish has roots in royal roadside Dhaba cuisine, where tandoor and ghee play big roles.
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Here’s a Chicken Lasuni (Garlic Chicken) in Yellow Gravy recipe using your ready-made yellow gravy base — perfect for QSR operations or fast-paced kitchens where consistency and speed matter.
🍗 Chicken Lasuni in Yellow Gravy (Serves 4)
🔶 What is Chicken Lasuni?
“Lasuni” means “garlic-heavy.” This dish is known for its strong garlic flavor combined with mild creamy yellow gravy, ideal for diners who love Indian food with a bold garlicky twist.
✅ Ingredients:
For Chicken:
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Chicken boneless (thighs preferred) – 500 g
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Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
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Salt – to taste
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Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
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Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
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Oil – 1 tbsp (for searing)
For Lasuni Tadka:
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Garlic – 10–12 cloves (finely chopped or sliced)
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Green chilies – 2 (slit or chopped)
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Oil/ghee – 1.5 tbsp
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Kasuri methi – 1 tsp (crushed)
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Coriander – chopped, for garnish
For Gravy:
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Yellow gravy base (ready-made) – 300–350 ml
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Fresh cream – 2 tbsp (optional, for richness)
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Water – as needed (to adjust consistency)
🍳 Step-by-Step Process:
1. Marinate Chicken:
Mix chicken with salt, turmeric, lemon juice, and ginger-garlic paste. Let it rest for 20–30 minutes.
2. Sear Chicken:
Heat oil in a pan. Sear chicken until lightly browned and cooked through. Keep aside.
3. Prepare Garlic Tadka:
In a fresh pan, heat oil/ghee. Add chopped garlic and sauté on medium heat till golden and aromatic. Add green chilies and kasuri methi. Let it sizzle briefly.
4. Add Gravy:
Add your ready yellow gravy base to this tadka. Stir well and cook on medium flame for 2–3 minutes. Add a splash of water if it's too thick.
5. Combine Chicken:
Add the seared chicken to the gravy. Mix gently and cook for another 5–6 minutes to let the garlic flavor infuse the gravy.
6. Finish:
Add cream (if using), stir once, and cook for a final minute. Garnish with chopped coriander and a few fried garlic chips on top for visual impact.
🫓 Serve With:
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Tandoori roti / butter naan
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Garlic rice / jeera rice
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Onion-lemon salad
