Chicken Curry - Indian Style
Summary
- A flavorful and rich Indian chicken curry made with marinated chicken pieces cooked in a aromatic gravy of sautéed onions, ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, and a blend of traditional spices. Perfect to serve with rice or naan.
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All Ingredients - For Marination
- Chicken 1/2 kg
- Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp
- Chilli powder 1 tsp
- Coriander powder 2 tsp
- Garam masala 1/2 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Curd or buttermilk 1 cup
All Ingredients - For Gravy
- Oil 3 tbsp
- Sliced onion 1
- Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
- Grinded tomato 1
- Red chilli powder 1 tsp
- Coriander leaf some
- Dry fenugreek 1/2 tsp
- Water 1/4 cup
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Bowl
Plan Ahead
Up to 30 min of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 1 · Rest30 min
…cup curd or buttermilk. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
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
No Buttermilk?
- 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (rest 5 min) — Most reliable in baking.
- 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt thinned with 1/4 cup milk
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)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine 1/2 kg chicken with 2 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp salt, and 1 cup curd or buttermilk. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly and for .
Step 2: Sauté Onions
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 1 sliced onion and well until it turns light golden brown.
Step 3: Add Ginger Garlic Paste
Add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste to the onions and mix well, cooking for about until fragrant.
Step 4: Add Tomato and Spices
Pour in 1 grinded tomato and 1 tsp red chilli powder. this mixture for on medium flame until the oil separates and the masala is well cooked.
Step 5: Cook Marinated Chicken
Add the chicken to the pan. Mix it well with the onion-tomato masala. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for . Make sure to flip the chicken pieces after to ensure even cooking.
Step 6: Finish the Curry
Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves and 1/2 tsp dry fenugreek over the chicken. Add 1/4 cup of water, mix gently, and cook for another until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency and the chicken is fully cooked.
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