Chicken Curry - Indian Style
Summary
- This recipe demonstrates how to prepare a flavorful Indian-style chicken curry. It involves sautéing onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes with spices, then adding chicken and cooking it until tender in a rich gravy.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Oil 3 tbsp
- Onion 2
- Crushed ginger 1 tsp
- Crushed garlic 1 tsp
- Tomatoes 2
- Green chillies 2
- Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
- Chicken 500 gms
- Chicken masala 1/2 tbsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Water 200 ml
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
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 Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat oil and sauté onions
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and for until they turn translucent and slightly golden.
Step 2: Add ginger and garlic
Add 1 teaspoon of crushed ginger and 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic to the onions. Continue to for until fragrant.
Step 3: Incorporate tomatoes and green chillies
Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 2 chopped green chillies to the pan. for , mixing well with the onion mixture.
Step 4: Add turmeric powder
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder into the mixture. for another , ensuring all ingredients are well combined and the tomatoes start to break down.
Step 5: Add chicken and cook
Add 500 grams of chicken pieces to the pan. Cook for , stirring to coat the chicken with the masala.
Step 6: Season with spices and salt
Add 1/2 tablespoon of chicken masala, 1 teaspoon of chilli powder, and salt to taste. Mix everything well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices. Continue to cook for .
Step 7: Add water and simmer
Pour 200 ml of water into the pan and give it a good mix. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for , allowing the chicken to cook through and the flavors to meld.
Step 8: Garnish and serve
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the lid and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.
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