Name: Homestyle Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Oil; 2, chopped Onion; 1 tsp Crushed ginger; 1 tsp Crushed garlic; 2, chopped Tomatoes; 2, chopped Green chillies; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 500 gms Chicken; 1/2 tbsp Chicken masala; 1 tsp Chilli powder; to taste Salt; 200 ml Water; for garnish Fresh coriander leaves

Recipe Summary

A quick and easy chicken curry recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal. This dish features tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, aromatic tomato-onion gravy with a blend of traditional Indian spices. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed with rice or bread.

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Oil 3 tbsp
Onion 2, chopped
Crushed ginger 1 tsp
Crushed garlic 1 tsp
Tomatoes 2, chopped
Green chillies 2, chopped
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Chicken 500 gms
Chicken masala 1/2 tbsp
Chilli powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Water 200 ml
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Onions

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions to the hot oil and sauté for 8-10 minutes until they turn light golden brown.

Step 2: Add Ginger and Garlic

Add 1 tsp crushed ginger and 1 tsp crushed garlic to the sautéed onions. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Green Chillies

Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 2 chopped green chillies. Sauté for 2 minutes until tomatoes soften.

Step 4: Add Turmeric Powder

Sprinkle 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and oil starts to separate.

Step 5: Add Chicken

Add 500 gms of chicken pieces to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken with the masala.

Step 6: Season the Chicken

Add 1/2 tbsp chicken masala, 1 tsp chilli powder, and salt to taste.

Step 7: Mix and Cook

Mix all ingredients well, ensuring the chicken is evenly coated with the spices. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8: Add Water and Simmer

Pour in 200 ml of water and give it a good mix. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 9: Garnish and Serve

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Onions

Step 2: Add Ginger and Garlic

Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Green Chillies

Step 4: Add Turmeric Powder

Step 5: Add Chicken

Step 6: Season the Chicken

Step 7: Mix and Cook

Step 8: Add Water and Simmer

Step 9: Garnish and Serve

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