Easy Chicken Curry
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.
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
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 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 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. for on medium heat until aromatic.
Step 4: Fry the Chicken
Add the chicken to the pan. Fry on high heat for , stirring frequently. Then, 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, 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.
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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