Chicken Haryali with Potato (Green Masala Chicken Aloo)
Fresh, herby green chicken curry with potatoes—packed with coriander, mint, and bold Indian flavors.
Ingredients
For Green Haryali Paste:
- 1 cup Fresh coriander leaves
- 1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2-3 Green chillies
- 1 Ginger (1 Inch )
- 6-8 Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Curd (yoghurt)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Water (for grinding)
For Curry:
- 750 grams Chicken (with bone)
- 2 Medium Potatoes (peeled & cubed)
- 2 Onions (finely chopped)
- 1 Tomato (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 1/2 atsp Black pepper powder
- 3 tbsp Oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Make haryali paste:
- Grind coriander, mint, green chillies, ginger, garlic, curd, lemon juice, and water into a smooth paste.
Marinate chicken (optional):
- Mix chicken with half of the green paste and rest for 30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Fry potatoes:
- Heat oil in a pan, add potato cubes with a pinch of salt and turmeric, and fry for 3–4 minutes.
- Remove and keep aside.
Prepare the base:
- In the same pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Cook the tomato:
- Add turmeric and chopped tomato and cook until soft and oil starts to separate.
Add chicken:
- Add chicken and salt and cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until it turns white and slightly browned.
Add green paste:
- Add remaining haryali paste, mix well, and cook for 5–6 minutes until oil separates.
Simmer curry:
- Add fried potatoes and ½ cup water.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes until chicken and potatoes are tender.
Finish dish:
- Sprinkle garam masala and black pepper, simmer for 2 minutes, then turn off heat.
Cooking:
- Slow cook on a low flame for the best flavour, allowing the green masala to blend well with chicken and potatoes.
Notes
Pro Tips:
✔ Use fresh herbs for vibrant green color.
✔ Do not overcook paste to retain freshness.
✔ Marinate chicken for deeper flavor.
✔ Fry potatoes before adding for better texture.
✔ Add cream at end for richer taste.
✔ Do not overcook paste to retain freshness.
✔ Marinate chicken for deeper flavor.
✔ Fry potatoes before adding for better texture.
✔ Add cream at end for richer taste.
