Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Heat Oil and Sauté Onions

   Add 3-4 tablespoons of oil to a pan and heat it. Once hot, add 2 roughly chopped onions and stir. Continue stirring until the onions turn golden brown, which takes about 10 minutes.

2. 2.Add Garlic/Ginger Paste and Chicken

   Once the onions are golden brown, add 1.5 tablespoons of garlic/ginger paste. Stir it in very quickly. Then, add 1 whole chicken cut into pieces. Stir the chicken with the onion and ginger/garlic mixture for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to absorb into the chicken.

3. 3.Add Tomato Puree and Spices

   After 10 minutes, the chicken should be browned and coated. Add a little water to keep it moist. Then, add 1 tablespoon of tomato puree (Cirio brand recommended). Stir it in. Next, add 1 teaspoon of chilli powder, 1.5 tablespoons of cumin/coriander powder (50/50 mix), 0.5 teaspoon of garam masala, 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1.5 teaspoons of salt. Stir all the spices thoroughly with the chicken until everything is well combined and the chicken is fully coated.

4. 4.Add Fresh Tomatoes and Green Chillies

   Add 1 chopped fresh tomato and 2 roughly chopped green chillies to the pan. Stir them in with the chicken and spices. Allow the tomatoes to soften slightly.

5. 5.Simmer the Curry

   Add a little more water to the curry. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes. This allows the chicken to cook fully and the flavors to meld together.

6. 6.Check Doneness and Serve

   After simmering, check if the chicken is fully cooked by using a fork to see if it breaks apart easily and is white inside. At this stage, you can decide if you want more sauce (stop cooking) or a drier curry (continue simmering until desired consistency). Once cooked to your liking, serve the chicken curry.