Ready in

60 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~650 kcal
Recipe by Nabeela on YouTube

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

  1. Olive Oil 100ml
  2. Onions 2
  3. Tomatoes 3
  4. Chicken Legs 1kg
  5. Water 100ml

All Ingredients - Spices & Aromatics

  1. Chilli Powder 1 tsp
  2. Turmeric Powder 2 tsp
  3. Garam Masala 1 tsp
  4. Salt 1 tsp
  5. Ginger Paste 2 tsp
  6. Bullet Chilli 1 (sliced)
  7. Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 1 tsp
  8. Dried Fenugreek (Methi) 1 tsp
  9. Coriander 1 bunch (chopped)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Onions

Heat 100ml of olive oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2: Add Tomatoes

Add 3 chopped tomatoes to the pan with the sautéed onions. Stir and cook until the tomatoes soften and blend into the mixture, which should take about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3: Incorporate Spices and Aromatics

Add 1 tsp of chilli powder, 2 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of garam masala, 1 tsp of salt, 2 tsp of ginger paste, and 1 sliced bullet chilli to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook the masala for 3-5 minutes until the oil begins to separate.

Step 4: Simmer Masala with Water

Pour 100ml of water into the masala. Stir thoroughly and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the gravy to slightly thicken.

Step 5: Add Chicken Legs

Place 1kg of chicken legs into the pan with the simmering masala. Stir gently to ensure each chicken piece is fully coated with the spice mixture.

Step 6: Cook Chicken

Cover the pan with a lid and cook the chicken for 20-25 minutes on medium heat, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. The chicken should turn golden brown.

Step 7: Finish with Herbs and Spices

Remove the lid. Sprinkle 1 tsp of cumin seeds (jeera) and 1 tsp of dried fenugreek (methi) over the chicken. Add a generous amount of chopped fresh coriander. Stir everything together for 1-2 minutes.

Step 8: Serve

Serve the spicy chicken leg curry hot with rice, naan, or roti.

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