Five Flavorful Cheti Chand-Style Chicken Gravy Recipes With Detailed Instructions—Prepared With Respect to Festive Customs and Ideal for Celebrations and Offerings in Sindhi Homes.

  Five Flavorful Cheti Chand-Style Chicken Gravy Recipes With Detailed Instructions—Prepared With Respect to Festive Customs and Ideal for Celebrations and Offerings in Sindhi Homes.

🍛 1. Sindhi-Style Dahi Chicken (Yogurt Chicken Gravy)

Ingredients

• Chicken – 500g (with bone)

• Thick curd – 1 cup

• Ginger paste – 1 tsp

• Green chili paste – 1 tsp

• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

• Turmeric – ½ tsp

• Red chili powder – 1 tsp

• Coriander powder – 1 tsp

• Garam masala – ½ tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Coriander – for garnish

Instructions

1. Wash and clean chicken. Marinate with curd, ginger, chili paste, turmeric, and salt for 30 minutes.

2. Heat oil, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

3. Add marinated chicken with marinade. Cook on low heat until oil separates.

4. Add coriander powder and a little water to make gravy.

5. Cook covered for 15–20 minutes or until chicken is soft.

6. Garnish with fresh coriander and simmer for an additional two minutes before adding garam masala.

Festive Benefit

• Made without onion/garlic; sattvik and digestive.

• Yogurt adds cooling effect and probiotics.

🍅 2. Tomato Chicken Curry (Cheti Chand Light Gravy)

Ingredients

• Chicken – 500g

• Tomatoes – 3 (pureed)

• Ginger – 1 tsp (grated)

• Green chilies – 2 (slit)

• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

• Turmeric – ½ tsp

• Red chili powder – 1 tsp

• Coriander powder – 1 tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Water – as needed

• Oil – 2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, ginger, and green chilies.

2. Cook the tomato puree until the oil separates.

3. Add chicken and dry spices. Sauté for 5–7 minutes.

4. Cover and cook, uncovered, until the chicken is tender.

5. Simmer until the desired consistency is achieved by adjusting the salt.

6. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Festive Benefit

• No onion or garlic, great for offerings.

• Lycopene-rich tomatoes support digestion and immunity.

🌿 3. Hariyali Chicken Gravy (Green Masala Chicken)

Ingredients

• Chicken – 500g

• Coriander leaves – 1 cup

• Mint leaves – ½ cup

• Green chilies – 3

• Ginger – 1-inch piece

• Curd – ½ cup

• Garam masala – ½ tsp

• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

Instructions

1. Blend coriander, mint, chilies, and ginger to a smooth paste.

2. Marinate chicken with this paste, curd, and salt. Let sit for 1 hour.

3. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds.

4. Cook the marinated chicken over low heat.

5. Cook, covered, until the chicken is done and the gravy thickens.

6. At the very end, add garam masala and simmer for two minutes.

Festive Benefit

• Fresh herbs offer a cooling, detoxifying effect.

• Perfect for Cheti Chand meals that are light and filling.

🧡 4. Besan Chicken Curry (Sindhi Chickpea Flour Gravy)

Ingredients

• Chicken – 500g

• Besan (gram flour) – 3 tbsp

• Ginger paste – 1 tsp

• Green chili paste – 1 tsp

• Curd – ½ cup

• Turmeric – ½ tsp

• Red chili powder – 1 tsp

• Garam masala – ½ tsp

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

• Water – 2 cups

Instructions

1. Dry roast besan in a pan till light brown. Set aside.

2. Heat oil, add ginger and chili paste. Sauté for a minute.

3. Add chicken and turmeric, mix well.

4. Whisk curd with roasted besan, add to chicken.

5. Cook while stirring until the sides are free of oil.

6. Add water, salt, red chili powder. Cook covered till chicken is tender.

7. Finish with garam masala.

Festive Benefit

• High-protein, gluten-free gravy.

• Easy to digest and ideal for light dinners.

🌰 5. Badam Chicken Curry (Almond-Based Festive Gravy)

Ingredients

• Chicken – 500g

• Almonds – 10 (soaked, peeled, and ground to paste)

• Curd – ½ cup

• Ginger – 1 tsp

• Green chili – 1 (finely chopped)

• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

• Ghee – 1 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

• Cardamom – 2

• Water – as needed

Instructions

1. Heat ghee, add cumin seeds and cardamom.

2. Add ginger and green chili. Sauté for a few seconds.

3. Add chicken and fry until sealed.

4. Add curd and almond paste. Mix well and cook on low flame.

5. Add water, salt, and simmer till chicken is cooked and gravy thickens.

6. Garnish with almond flakes if desired.

Festive Benefit

• Almonds offer healthy fats and rich texture.

• Great for special festive meals and traditional feasts.