Dopiaza (From Scratch / Base Free)
Indian Indian - Chicken Curries

Dopiaza (From Scratch / Base Free)

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 3 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • • 1/2 large finely chopped Brown/White Onion
  • • 1/2 large cut in chunks Brown/White Onion
  • • 1/4 cut in chunks Green Pepper
  • • 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Ginger (Grated)
  • • 1/2 cut in 4 slices Sliced Tomato
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • • 3/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • • 3/4 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Chilli Powder (Hot)
  • • 1/4 teaspoon Sugar
  • • 1.5 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • • 6 pieces Meat / Veg / Paneer
  • • 250 ml Water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat pan and add vegetable oil until hot. Add the finely chopped onion and gently fry until soft and golden

2
Phase 2

Turn up the heat, add chunked onions, peppers and salt. cook for a couple of minutes

3
Phase 3

Add ginger and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds

4
Phase 4

Add the spices, tomato puree and a little bit of water and cook for another 30 seconds to create a paste like consistency

5
Phase 5

Add the meat and a little more water and cook for another 30 seconds

6
Phase 6

Add the fresh tomatoes and cook for another 30 seconds

7
Phase 7

Add the water and cook until thickened stirring every 1-2 minutes