Chicken Curry
Main Ingredients
Spices
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prepare Onions
Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a pan. Add the thinly sliced onions and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy, about .
Remove Onions
Remove the fried onions from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Sauté Aromatics
In the same oil, add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies. for until fragrant.
Brown Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for until the chicken changes color and is lightly browned on all sides.
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the tomato puree. Mix well and cook for , stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
Add Spices
Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, cinnamon stick, cloves, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly, ensuring all chicken pieces are coated with the spices. Cook for .
Incorporate Yogurt
Add the yogurt to the chicken mixture. Mix well and cook on medium-low heat for , stirring continuously to prevent curdling, until the gravy thickens and oil separates again.
Simmer
Cover the pan with a lid and let the chicken on low heat for , or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Serve
Transfer the chicken curry to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.
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No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Variations
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- Add potatoes along with theCustomise
Add potatoes along with the chicken for a heartier meal.
- Use boneless chicken thighs for quicker cooking
- Garnish with ginger juliennes for an extra zingCustomise
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