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Posted by Mariam Sodawater on Feb 22, 2022 (Updated Dec 13, 2021)

Ketchup Chicken Recipe, Bohra Style

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bohra red chicken

Delicious Red Ketchup Chicken that is Indian style and has tikka flavor. No baking required, make it on the stove. A number of veggies and garnish to impress your guest.

A look of ketchup chicken in the pot.

This is the oldest and most famous Red Ketchup Chicken of Bohra Cuisine that is more famous in Pakistan.

What I really liked was that every caterer had a unique taste and way of serving it. I have mentioned a lot of garnishing but you can serve a few or altogether without any of them. And sauteed vegetables are also optional. You might also like my Lahori chargha and grilled chicken tikka legs.

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  • Taste and why this recipe works?
  • Ingredients
  • How to make?
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Taste and why this recipe works?

  • Taste: The chicken taste is similar to butter chicken with a more sweet and sour taste and an extra burst of spices. If you smoke the chicken, it is an extra burst of flavor.
  • The tempering adds a delicious aroma and final touch to the dish. If you live butter chicken and tandoori chicken, this is must try recipe for you,
  • The number of variations makes it even more delicious and tuned to everyone's preference.
  • The variety of garnish suggested makes it perfect to serve at a dinner.
  • What is more important about this recipe is you are using ready-made spice mix and ready-made sauces which make the dish taste same every single time. And you are unlikely to go wrong with it.

Ingredients

Most ingredients are visible in the photo, I will only discuss ingredients for which I need to suggest a substitute or some recipe notes. Veggies and garnish are not visible.

Ingredients of ketchup chicken curry
  • Chicken: 1 kg to 1.25 kg skinless whole chicken works best for Ketchup Chicken. Because the flesh of a smaller bird is tender and cooks quickly. If getting a live hen from the slaughterhouse, a chicken weighing around 1.5 kg to 1.75 kg.
  • Tikka masala: This is an Indian spice mix that easily available online and on Indian stores. You can substitue it with tandoori masala or even Indian curry powder. I prefer using Shan Tikka masala.
  • Ketchup: This ingredient bring a lot of flavor. Use Heiz or Knorr ketchup.
  • Chili garlic sauce: It is spicier garlicky version of ketchup. You can substitute it with more ketchup and extra garlic.
  • Ingredients of tempering are whole cumin and button red chilies. But you ma use any dried red chili.
  • Veggies to accompany: Most common veggies that are added are boiled potato, carrot, capsicum.
  • The chicken is almost always served on the bed of salad leaves.
  • Pasta of any shape also make an attractive addition for kids.

How to make?

Steps to marinate and cook chicken.
  1. Wash chicken, dry with a towel then poke the chicken all over with a fork.
  2. Then, place deep cuts on the chicken breast and thighs. The poking and the cuts will allow the marinade to seep in the flesh easily.
  3. Take ginger garlic paste, Tikka masala, butter and yogurt in a bowl. Mix well. Apply marination all over generously. Marinate over night or at least two hours, or preferably overnight.
  4. Cook in thick bottomed pot for 15- 20 minutes on medium flame or until tender. Turn the chicken for even cooking. Do not over cook. You have some juices in the pot which are very flavorful when mixed with the sauce.
Steps to make ketchup tikka sauce for chicken.
  1. Prepare sauce by mixing ketchup, cream , and chilli garlic sauce in a bowl. Mix well.
  2. Add sauce to the chicken and simmer for a few minutes on low heat.
  3. Also, add steamed veggies of your choice.
  4. To prepare tempering, heat oil and add whole chillies and cumin. (You can also add curry leaves.) Let the chilies darken, that when it releases all it flavors. Pour the tempering on the chicken and serve. YUM!
bohra red chicken

Serve Chicken on the bed of salad leaves. Garnish with potato sticks or sliced boiled eggs.

Variations

  • Marination: Some people even marinate it in hara masala( ginger, green chilli and garlic paste) and then cook it in same ketchup mayonnaise sauce.
  • So you may adjust to your taste or copy the recipe ditto. It is a very simple recipe for newbies as well.
  • Chicken Cut : I used whole chicken here but you can marinate whole chicken cut into eight piece (bihari tikka cut) or whole chicken cut into 4 pieces.
  • I will recommend 8 pieces as it allows easy serving, better marination and absolute tenderness. If you are using whole chicken to make it, use small sized chicken.
  • Mutton Leg: The same recipe can be used to cook mutton leg. Cooking and marination time will be longer.

Hungry for more? Check these!

  • Bohra Fried Chicken
  • Mutton Leg Roast (Raan)
  • Lahori Chargha
  • Pakistani Chicken Tikka Recipe

If you try this Red ketchup chicken recipe, I'd LOVE to hear your feedback in the comments. Your 5-ratings motivate me to do my best job. Stay connected for more recipes and videos on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube.

📖 Recipe

Ketchup Chicken Recipe (Tikka Flavor)

This chicken is usually served before biryani or pulao in bohra cuisine.  Taste yummy every time. T
5 from 12 votes
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Prep: 10 minutes minutes
Cook: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings : 5
Calories: 553kcal

Ingredients

The spice mix and sauces have added salt so do not add any extra salt.

Mariande

  • 1 kg whole skinless chicken
  • 5 tablespoons Chicken Tikka Spice Mix
  • 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
  • 4 tablespoons yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice

Sauce

  • ½ cup tomato ketchup
  • ¼ cup chilli garlic sauce
  • 1 cup cream
  • ¼ cup boiled macaroni , optional
  • ¾ cup steamed assorted vegetable, (carrot, capsicum, potato)

Tempering

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 5-6 round button red chillies

Smoke (Optional)

  • 2 inch piece of charcoal, optional, if smoking
  • few drops of oil

Garnish

  • 1 boiled egg , for garnish
  • handful fresh coriander
  • 1 packet Slims chips, (potato sticks)
  • 3-4 Salad leaves

Instructions

Marination

  • Wash and dry chicken with a napkin. Make deep cuts and poke chicken all around with fork.
  • Mix all ingredients of marination and cover the chicken thoroughly with it.
  • Marinate overnight in the fridge.

Cooking

  • Next day cook chicken for 20 minutes or until done. Sear (bhunna) the chicken for few minutes on high flame. Your chicken is ready.
  • Mix all ingredient of sauce in a bowl. Pour the sauce on the chicken and mix. You may add pasta if using. Cover the chicken cook for a few minutes.
  • Steam vegetables and add to the chicken. You can also smoke this chicken at this stage with a piece of red-hot coal and few drops of oil.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add cumin, and red chilli. Let red chillies turn dark then pour tempering over the chicken.
  • Serve with garnishing of your choice.

Notes

  • Chicken: 1 kg to 1.25 kg skinless whole chicken works best for ketchup Chicken. Because the flesh of a smaller bird is tender and cooks quickly. If getting a live hen from the slaughterhouse, a chicken weighing around 1.5 kg to 1.75 kg.
  • Tikka masala: This is an Indian spice mix that is easily available online and in Indian stores. You can substitute it with tandoori masala or even Indian curry powder.
  • Ketchup: This ingredient bring a lot of flavor. Use Heiz or Knorr ketchup.
  • Chili garlic sauce: It is a spicier garlicky version of ketchup. You can substitute it with more ketchup and extra garlic.
  • Ingredients of tempering are whole cumin and button red chilies. But you may use any dried red chili.
  • Veggies to accompany: Most common veggies that are added are boiled potato, carrot, capsicum.
  • The chicken is almost always served on the bed of salad leaves.
  • Pasta of any shape also makes an attractive addition for kids.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1leg piece ,Calories: 553kcal ,Carbohydrates: 16g ,Protein: 46g ,Fat: 33g ,Saturated Fat: 13g ,Trans Fat: 1g ,Cholesterol: 208mg ,Sodium: 1000mg ,Potassium: 667mg ,Fiber: 2g ,Sugar: 8g ,Vitamin A: 2794IU ,Vitamin C: 10mg ,Calcium: 85mg ,Iron: 2mg
Author : Mariam Sodawater

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  1. NSA says

    July 30, 2022 at 9:18 am

    5 stars
    I followed this recipe exactly and my family absolutely loved the delicious results, thank you for it! It was extremely easy to make with very impressive results, will definitely add to my regular rotation for special occasions.

    Reply
    • Mariam Sodawater says

      August 01, 2022 at 4:02 pm

      I'm so glad your family enjoyed it, thanks for leaving feedback.

      Reply
  2. Dur-e-shehwar says

    March 13, 2022 at 3:09 am

    Masha Allah. It looks so tasty 😋😋.going to try it.

    Reply
    • Mariam Sodawater says

      March 14, 2022 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks a lot, do share your feedback.

      Reply
  3. Maria Motorwala says

    May 31, 2021 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for such a detailed recipe. I followed every step and it turned out to be phenomenal. I saved and froze some of the leftover sauce for future chicken 😉. The taste is so good that you will end up licking the plate 👌😀

    Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      June 02, 2021 at 11:36 am

      Thanks a lot for leaving a detailed review. I'm really glad, it turned out so delicious.

      Reply
  4. Munira AliAsghar saiger says

    August 27, 2019 at 7:25 pm

    All recipes really good and can easy to follow......ur good job

    Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      September 01, 2019 at 11:34 pm

      Thanks a lot Munira ben!

      Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      September 01, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      Thanks a lot Munira Ben.

      Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    April 03, 2019 at 3:02 pm

    Looks very yummy. Which cream is recommended? Thank you ??

    Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      April 03, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      Full fat cream, I used tetra pack cream.

      Reply
  6. Kashaf Abbas says

    March 10, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    Hi i tried this recipe today ...my whole family appreciated me alot and taste was so yummmmmmm thanks thanks alot for sharing this recipe and for sure i ll try ur other recipes toooo.JAZAKALLAH

    Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      March 10, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      I’m so glad to know you liked it. Thank you so much for your feedback. ?

      Reply
  7. Thelma Lobo says

    November 04, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    Thanks for the recipe!
    So simple yet yum!

    Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      November 04, 2018 at 3:44 pm

      So good to hear from you Thelma. Good day!?

      Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    August 13, 2018 at 3:57 am

    I must try this looks yumm

    Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      August 13, 2018 at 6:05 am

      Yeah... give it a try! It tastes delicious ? .

      Reply
  9. fatema rangwala says

    August 06, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    Can we cook the chicken in oven.. if yes wat temp n for how much time?

    Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      August 06, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      Method 1
      Cook your marinated chicken in skillet for 20 minutes. Carefully cover with gravy and sauce. Immediately roast in oven for around 7 minutes at 350 degree in middle shelf. Broil for few more minutes but keep an eye on the chicken while broiling. Remove from and cover let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes so all juice settle then serve.

      I use this method while making tikka, it should work for this too.

      Method 2
      For complete roasting in oven, 350 F is the right temperature. Time depends on size of chicken, if you have rotating griller setting in oven, it works best. Take small sized chicken and it should take 40 minutes or more but please check for tenderness.
      Hope this helps. ?

      Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    July 20, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    Which company’s chilli garlic sauce is best?

    Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      July 20, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      I used Knorr chilli garlic sauce and ketchup. I like it’s taste.?

      Reply
    • Recipe 52 says

      July 20, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      If you don’t have chilli garlic sauce, you can increase ½ tablespoon tikka masala in recipe and use ketchup instead of chilli garlic sauce.

      Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    December 13, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    AWESOME ?

    Reply
    • Mariam Sodawater says

      December 13, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Thanks ??

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        April 07, 2018 at 9:48 pm

        Is this recipe suitable for a dinner party ?

        Reply
        • Recipe 52 says

          April 07, 2018 at 9:54 pm

          Yeah.. it is very tasty. Plan a dessert , salad and a main course along with it and you are set for a feast. ?

          Reply
  12. beingamommy says

    December 13, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    Yumm.....I make the same way..without mayo though

    Reply
    • Mariam Sodawater says

      December 13, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      Oh really! will try without mayo too. ???

      Reply
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