Name: Easy Chicken Curry
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken with bones, curry cut; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Chilli powder; 5 medium Chopped onion; 2 tsp Chopped ginger; 2 tsp Chopped garlic; 4 medium tomatoes Tomato puree; 4 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Curry powder; 1/2 tsp Garam masala; 1/2 tsp (or to taste) Salt; 1 cup Water

Ready in

95 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

40 min

Cook Time

55 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~615 kcal

Recipe by Spice Eats on YouTube

Recipe Summary

A simple and flavorful chicken curry made with basic Indian spices. This recipe involves marinating chicken and then cooking it in a rich and aromatic onion-tomato gravy, perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.

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All Ingredients - For Marinating the Chicken

Chicken with bones, curry cut 1 kg
Salt 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder 1 tsp

All Ingredients - For the Curry

Chopped onion 5 medium
Chopped ginger 2 tsp
Chopped garlic 2 tsp
Tomato puree 4 medium tomatoes
Oil 4 tbsp
Curry powder 2 tbsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
Water 1 cup

Tools You'll Need

Pan
Mixing bowl

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp chilli powder. Mix thoroughly to coat all the pieces. Set aside to marinate for .

Step 2: Sauté Onions

Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and fry for , stirring occasionally, until they turn light brown.

Step 3: Sauté Ginger and Garlic

Add the chopped ginger and garlic to the pan with the onions. Sauté for on medium heat until aromatic.

Step 4: Fry the Chicken

Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Fry on high heat for , stirring frequently. Then, reduce the heat to medium and continue to fry for another .

Step 5: Add Spices

Add 2 tbsp of curry powder to the chicken. Mix well and fry for on low heat.

Step 6: Cook with Tomatoes

Pour in the tomato puree and mix everything together. Add 1/2 tsp of salt (or to taste). Cook for on medium heat, then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil begins to separate from the gravy.

Step 7: Add Garam Masala

Sprinkle the garam masala over the curry and stir to combine. Cook for on low heat.

Step 8: Simmer the Curry

Pour in 1 cup of water and stir well. Bring the curry to a boil.

Step 9: Final Cooking

Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for , or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

Step 10: Serve

Once cooked, give the curry a final stir. Serve the chicken curry hot with rice or bread.

Pro Tips

• Frying the onions until light brown is crucial for developing the base flavor of the curry.

• Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors of the spices.

• Cook the curry until oil separates to ensure the tomatoes and spices are well-cooked and the gravy is rich.

Recipe Variations

• You can add potatoes or other vegetables along with the chicken.

• For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of coconut milk or cream towards the end of cooking.

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