Chicken Curry – Indian Style
Recipe Summary
- This recipe guides you through making a flavorful Indian-style chicken curry. It involves sautéing onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and green chilies, then adding chicken and a blend of spices. The curry is simmered until the chicken is tender and the flavors are well combined, resulting in a rich and aromatic dish.
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 as needed
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: Sauté Onions
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and sauté for until they turn translucent and lightly golden.
Step 2: Add Ginger and Garlic
Add 1 teaspoon of crushed ginger and 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic to the pan. Sauté for until fragrant.
Step 3: Cook Tomatoes and Green Chillies
Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 2 chopped green chillies to the mixture. Sauté for until the tomatoes start to soften.
Step 4: Add Turmeric Powder
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder into the pan. Continue to sauté for , stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and oil begins to separate.
Step 5: Add Chicken
Add 500 grams of chicken pieces to the pan. Cook for , stirring to coat the chicken with the masala, until the chicken changes color.
Step 6: Season the Chicken
Add 1/2 tablespoon of chicken masala, 1 teaspoon of chilli powder, and salt to taste. Mix well to ensure all chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
Step 7: Cook Spiced Chicken
Cook the chicken with the spices for , stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 8: Simmer with Water
Pour in 200 ml of water and give it a good mix. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for , allowing the chicken to cook through and the curry to thicken.
Step 9: Garnish and Serve
Remove the lid and garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.
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