Name: Spicy Chicken Leg Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 100ml Olive Oil; 2 Onions; 3 Tomatoes; 1kg Chicken Legs; 100ml Water; 1 tsp Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Ginger Paste; 1 (sliced) Bullet Chilli; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera); 1 tsp Dried Fenugreek (Methi); 1 bunch (chopped) Coriander

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

This recipe features a rich and spicy chicken leg curry, prepared with a base of sautéed onions and tomatoes, infused with aromatic Indian spices. The chicken is cooked until tender in a thick, flavorful gravy, making it a perfect hearty meal.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

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

All Ingredients - Spices & Aromatics

Chilli Powder 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder 2 tsp
Garam Masala 1 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Ginger Paste 2 tsp
Bullet Chilli 1 (sliced)
Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 1 tsp
Dried Fenugreek (Methi) 1 tsp
Coriander 1 bunch (chopped)

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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 .

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 .

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 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 , 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 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 .

Step 8: Serve

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

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