Easy Chicken Curry Recipe – Indian Style

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, add 1 kg curry cut chicken pieces. Add 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1 tsp chili powder. Mix well with your hands to ensure all chicken pieces are coated. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Fry Onions

Heat 4 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 5 medium chopped onions and fry for 10 minutes on medium heat until they turn light brown.

Step 3: Add Ginger and Garlic

Add 2 tsp chopped ginger and 2 tsp chopped garlic to the pan. Fry for 2 minutes on medium heat until fragrant.

Step 4: Cook Marinated Chicken

Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Fry for 5-6 minutes on high heat, stirring continuously until the chicken changes color. Then, reduce the heat to medium and fry for another 2 minutes.

Step 5: Add Curry Powder

Add 2 tbsp curry powder to the chicken. Mix well and fry for 5 minutes on low heat, ensuring the spices are well incorporated and fragrant.

Step 6: Add Tomato Puree and Salt

Pour in the tomato puree (from 4 medium tomatoes). Add 1/2 tsp salt to taste. Mix thoroughly and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the gravy.

Step 7: Add Garam Masala and Water

Sprinkle 1 tsp garam masala over the chicken. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes on low heat. Then, add 1 cup of water and stir to combine.

Step 8: Simmer the Curry

Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and the flavors to meld together.

Step 9: Final Stir and Serve

Remove the lid and give the curry a final stir. Your delicious chicken curry is now ready to be served hot with rice or bread.

• Marinating the chicken for at least 30 minutes helps the flavors penetrate deeper and makes the chicken more tender.

• Ensure onions are fried until light brown to achieve a rich color and flavor in the curry.

• Cooking the tomato puree until the oil separates indicates that the tomatoes are well cooked and the raw flavor has disappeared, contributing to a better gravy texture and taste.

• Add a splash of coconut milk for a creamier texture and a hint of South Indian flavor.

• Include chopped green chilies with the ginger and garlic for extra heat.

• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving for added freshness and aroma.