Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Marinate the Chicken

   In a bowl, add ginger-garlic paste to the chicken pieces.

2. 2.Season the Chicken

   Add salt to the chicken.

3. 3.Add Turmeric

   Sprinkle turmeric powder over the chicken.

4. 4.Add Chili Powder and Mix

   Add red chili powder to the chicken and mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the chicken is well coated. Set aside to marinate.

5. 5.Prepare Gravy Paste

   Take fried onions and chopped tomatoes, then blend them into a smooth paste (blending step not shown, but implied by ingredients and subsequent addition).

6. 6.Heat Oil and Temper Spices

   Heat cooking oil in a pot or pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds. Then add a cinnamon stick.

7. 7.Sear the Chicken

   Add the marinated chicken pieces to the hot oil. Stir well and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is lightly seared and changes color.

8. 8.Add Onion-Tomato Paste

   Pour the blended fried onion and tomato paste over the chicken.

9. 9.Cook the Gravy

   Mix the paste thoroughly with the chicken. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the masala, indicating the paste is well cooked.

10. 10.Simmer Chicken

    Cover the pot with a lid and let the chicken simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat, allowing it to cook in its own juices and absorb the flavors.

11. 11.Add Water

    Uncover the pot, stir the chicken, and then add water to achieve your desired gravy consistency.

12. 12.Add Green Chilies and Coriander

    Add slit green chilies and chopped coriander leaves to the curry.

13. 13.Final Simmer

    Stir everything together, cover the pot again, and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the chicken is fully tender and the gravy has thickened to your liking. The curry is now ready to serve.