Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Aromatics

   Chop the garlic, onion, and slice the green chili as shown in the video.

2. 2.Sauté Aromatics and Spices

   Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced green chili, curry leaves, grated ginger, and cardamom pods. Stir and cook until the onion softens and the spices become fragrant.

3. 3.Add Powdered Spices

   Add paprika, cayenne powder, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, chili powder, and chicken masala to the pan. Mix well with the aromatics and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4.Add Tomato

   Chop the large tomato into small pieces. Add the chopped tomato to the pan with the spices and mix well. Cook until the tomato softens and integrates into the spice mixture.

5. 5.Prepare Chicken

   Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

6. 6.Cook Chicken

   Add the chicken pieces to the pan and mix well to coat them with the spices. Cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown.

7. 7.Simmer Curry

   Pour in the 200ml coconut milk and mix. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 15 minutes on medium-low heat, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.

8. 8.Prepare Rice

   Wash the 250g basmati rice in cold water 2-3 times until the water runs clear. Soak the rice for 15-20 minutes, then drain.

9. 9.Cook Rice

   Add the drained basmati rice, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp salt, and 500ml water to a medium-sized pot. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low. Let the rice simmer for 12-15 minutes until all the water is absorbed.

10. 10.Rest Rice and Curry

    Turn off the heat for the rice and let it rest for 5 minutes with the lid on. Turn off the heat for the chicken curry and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

11. 11.Serve

    Serve the chicken curry hot over the fluffy basmati rice. You can use a ring mold for presentation as shown in the video.