Chicken Curry
For the Chicken Marinade
For the Curry
Step-by-Step Instructions
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First Marinade
In a large bowl, combine 750g of chicken with salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste, 3 tbsp curd, 1/2 tsp pepper powder, 1 tbsp ready chicken masala powder, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Mix everything well to coat the chicken. Set aside to for to .
Second Marinade
After the chicken has for , add 2 tbsp oil, 2 chopped big tomatoes, and 1 tbsp chili powder to the bowl. Give it a good mix and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics
Heat oil in a large pot or pan. Add 1 tbsp of chopped garlic and for a few seconds. Then, add the whole spices: 2 small cinnamon sticks, 3-4 green cardamoms, 3-4 cloves, 1-2 star petals, and 7-8 peppercorns. for another few seconds.
Fry Onions
Add 2 thinly sliced onions to the pot. Fry, stirring occasionally, until the onions turn a deep golden brown.
Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken mixture to the pot with the fried onions. Mix well and on low to medium heat for .
Simmer the Curry
Pour in 1 cup of water and mix well. Sprinkle some fresh curry leaves over the top. Cover the pot and cook on low to medium heat for .
Final Cooking
After , uncover the pot, give it a mix, then cover it again. Continue to cook on low heat for another , or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Garnish and Finish
Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tbsp kasoori methi, and 3 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves. Mix well and turn off the heat. The chicken curry is ready to serve.
Before You Cook
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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 Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Plan Ahead
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- View Step 2Second Marinade1 hour
After the chicken has marinated for 1 hour, add 2 tbsp oil, 2 chopped big tomatoes, and 1 tbsp chili powder to the bowl. Give it a good mix and set aside.
Variations
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- Add potatoes or other vegetablesCustomise
Add potatoes or other vegetables along with the chicken for a more wholesome meal.
- Adjust the amount of chili
Adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your spice preference.
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