Chicken Curry – Indian Style
Recipe Summary
- A flavorful Indian chicken curry featuring tender chicken pieces and potatoes cooked in a rich, spicy gravy made from fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies, seasoned with traditional Indian spices.
All Ingredients - For Gravy Paste
- Tomatoes 3 medium
- Green chilies 2
- Ginger 1 inch piece, chopped
- Garlic 4-5 cloves, chopped
- Onion 1 medium, chopped
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Chicken 750 g
- Potatoes 3 small, peeled
- Onion 1 large, sliced
- Bay leaf 1
- Cooking oil 3 tablespoons
All Ingredients - Spices for Gravy
- Chicken Masala Powder 1.5 tablespoons
- Turmeric Powder 1 teaspoon
- Red Chili Powder 1.5 tablespoons
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Kadai
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 Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Gravy Paste
Blend 3 medium tomatoes, 2 green chilies, 1 inch chopped ginger, 4-5 cloves chopped garlic, and 1 chopped medium onion into a smooth paste.
Step 2: Season the Gravy Paste
To the blended gravy paste, add 1.5 tablespoons of chicken masala powder, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1.5 tablespoons of red chili powder. Mix well until all spices are incorporated.
Step 3: Heat Oil and Sauté Onions
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pot or kadai over medium heat. Add 1 large sliced onion and sauté until it turns translucent and light golden brown, approximately .
Step 4: Add Potatoes and Bay Leaf
Add 3 small peeled potatoes and 1 bay leaf to the pot. Sauté with the onions for another .
Step 5: Add Chicken
Add 750g of chicken pieces to the pot. Mix well with the onions and potatoes and cook for until the chicken changes color.
Step 6: Incorporate Gravy Paste
Pour the prepared and spiced gravy paste into the pot. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Step 7: Simmer the Curry
Cover the pot and let the chicken curry simmer on medium-low heat for , or until the chicken is cooked through and tender, and the oil separates from the gravy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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