This simmered dish pairs chicken thigh with plain yogurt, onion and ghee. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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Stir in crushed toasted spices, turmeric, and salt. Add yogurt a spoon at a time, stirring so it does not split. Add water, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens. Stir in chopped fresh fenugreek leaves and cook uncovered 2-3 minutes to soften and lightly reduce. Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot.","cookingInstructions":["Toast the cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then crush them lightly.","Heat ghee in a small deep pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 6-8 minutes until deep golden.","Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili; cook 30 seconds. Add chicken and sear 3-4 minutes, stirring to coat.","Stir in crushed toasted spices, turmeric, and salt. Add yogurt a spoon at a time, stirring so it does not split.","Add water, cover, and simmer 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.","Stir in chopped fresh fenugreek leaves and cook uncovered 2-3 minutes to soften and lightly reduce. Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot."],"cuisine":"pakistani","dietTypes":["Balanced","Gluten free","Low carb","Keto"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"difficulty":"medium","estimatedMacros":{"protein":49.75,"carbohydrates":50.050000000000004,"fat":32.07,"fiber":19.45,"alcohol":0},"ingredients":[{"name":"chicken thigh (boneless, skinless)","grams":190,"calories":230},{"name":"plain yogurt (whole milk)","grams":103,"calories":63},{"name":"onion (thinly sliced)","grams":103,"calories":41},{"name":"ghee","grams":16,"calories":141},{"name":"ginger-garlic paste","grams":16,"calories":13},{"name":"fresh fenugreek leaves (chopped)","grams":52,"calories":140},{"name":"green chili (sliced)","grams":7,"calories":3},{"name":"cumin seeds","grams":3,"calories":11},{"name":"coriander seeds","grams":3,"calories":9},{"name":"turmeric powder","grams":1,"calories":3},{"name":"salt","grams":3,"calories":0},{"name":"water","grams":78,"calories":0}]},"relatedSections":[{"title":"More Lunch Recipes","path":"/recipes/lunch","recipes":[{"id":"bri-0051","title":"Isle of Man Queenie Scallops with Bacon, Pea Puree, and Lemon Butter","cuisine":"british","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Low carb","Keto","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["coastal","pan-seared","warm","protein rich","quick"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/bri-0051-a.png"},{"id":"egy-0038","title":"Air-Fried Turkey Tawook with Tahini Salad","cuisine":"egyptian","dietTypes":["Balanced","High protein","High satiety","Low carb","Gluten free","Heart friendly"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","air fried","marinated","fresh"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/egy-0038-a.png"},{"id":"pol-0055","title":"Braised Cabbage with Pork and Prunes","cuisine":"polish","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Low carb","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["braise","sweet savory","one pot","hearty"],"difficulty":"easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/pol-0055-a.png"}]},{"title":"More Gluten Free Meals","path":"/recipes/gluten-free","recipes":[{"id":"bri-0011","title":"Mustard Pork Chops with Braised Cabbage and Apple","cuisine":"british","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","High protein","Low carb","Gluten free"],"mealType":["dinner"],"tags":["dinner","warm","pan-seared","comfort food","autumn","protein rich"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/bri-0011-a.png"},{"id":"sin-0014","title":"Bak Kut Teh Pepper Garlic Pork Ribs Soup with Rice","cuisine":"singaporean","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["lunch","dinner","soup","peppery","comfort food"],"difficulty":"Easy","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/sin-0014-a.png"},{"id":"fus-0025","title":"Gochujang Lime Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl","cuisine":"fusion","dietTypes":["Balanced","High satiety","Gluten free"],"mealType":["lunch","dinner"],"tags":["braised","sweet spicy","meal prep friendly","citrus"],"difficulty":"Medium","imageUrl":"/recipe-images/fus-0025-a.png"}]}]}
