Chicken Curry - Indian Style
Summary
- This video demonstrates how to make a flavorful Indian chicken curry from scratch. It involves marinating chicken with spices, frying onions, ginger, and garlic, then cooking the chicken with tomato puree and more spices until tender and the oil separates. A delicious and aromatic curry perfect for lunch or dinner.
All Ingredients - For Marination
- Chicken 1 kg (with bones, curry cut pieces)
- Salt 1 tsp
- Turmeric 1/2 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Curry Base
- Oil 4 tbsp
- Chopped onion 5 medium
- Chopped ginger 2 tsp
- Chopped garlic 2 tsp
- Tomato puree from 4 medium tomatoes
- Curry powder 2 tbsp
- Garam masala 1 tsp
- Salt 1/2 tsp (to taste)
- Water 1 cup
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Bowl
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 Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, add 1 kg curry cut chicken pieces. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1 tsp chilli powder. Mix well to coat all chicken pieces evenly. Set aside to for .
Step 2: Sauté Onions
Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 5 medium chopped onions and fry on medium heat for until they turn light brown.
Step 3: Add Ginger and Garlic
Add 2 tsp of chopped ginger and 2 tsp of chopped garlic to the pan. Fry for on medium heat until fragrant.
Step 4: Cook Marinated Chicken
Add the chicken to the pan. Fry on high heat for , stirring frequently. Then, heat to medium and continue frying for another .
Step 5: Add Curry Powder and Tomato Puree
Sprinkle 2 tbsp of curry powder over the chicken. Fry on low heat for , ensuring the spices are well incorporated. Pour in the tomato puree (from 4 medium tomatoes) and mix thoroughly.
Step 6: Season and Simmer
Cook the chicken and tomato mixture for on medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp of salt (or to taste) and mix well. Continue cooking until the oil separates from the gravy, indicating the spices are well cooked.
Step 7: Final Spices and Cooking
Add 1 tsp of garam masala and cook on low heat for . Pour in 1 cup of water and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for , allowing the chicken to become tender and absorb the flavors.
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