One Pot Chicken Curry – Indian Style

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken and Mix Ingredients

Place the 1 kg (2.2 lbs) whole chicken, chopped into approximately 8 pieces with skin and bone in, into a large bowl. Add 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil, 2 cups of chopped tomatoes, 1 cup of chopped onion (red onion used in video), 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste, and 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder. Add fresh green chilies to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until the chicken pieces are well coated with the spices and other ingredients.

Step 2: Initial Cooking

Transfer the entire mixture from the bowl into a pot. Place the pot on a stove and cook over a heat slightly above medium (indicated as '9' on the hob in the video) for approximately 6-7 minutes. Stir occasionally during this period until the chicken pieces change color slightly.

Step 3: Add Water and Simmer

Add 1 cup of water to the pot and stir to combine. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 25-30 minutes. Ensure the heat is maintained at a level where the curry is simmering gently.

Step 4: Reduce the Gravy

After 25-30 minutes, remove the lid from the pot. Continue to cook the curry for another 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the gravy to reduce and thicken to your desired consistency. The chicken should be fully cooked and tender.

Step 5: Serve

Once the chicken curry has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat. Serve hot with your choice of rice or bread.

• Use ripe, juicy tomatoes for the best flavor.

• If separate spices are not available, you can use 4 teaspoons of curry powder instead.

• Adjust the quantity of fresh chilies according to your spice preference.

• Serve with rice or naan bread.

• For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered for a longer period at the end.