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Writer's pictureKrutika Pai

Chicken Curry

Another easy, simple yet bursting with flavors and spicy chicken curry for a weekend meal which can be enjoyed equally with naan or roti or rice for a healthy, protein packed and comforting homecooked meal.


Fish Curry

Ingredients -

  • Chicken, frozen or fresh

  • Onion, 2 medium sized, finely chopped

  • Tomatoes, 2, finely chopped

  • Green Chillies, 4, finely chopped

  • Garlic, 2 cloves, finely chopped

  • Ginger, 1 inch, grated

  • Ginger garlic paste, 2 tbsp

  • Red chillies, 4

  • Salt, 2 tsp

  • Chilli powder, 1 tbsp

  • Turmeric, 1 tsp

  • Garam masala powder, 1 tbsp

  • Chicken Masala, 2 tbsp

  • Oil, 4 tbsp

  • Ghee, 3 tbsp

  • Cinnamon stick, 1

  • Cloves, 6

  • Bay leaf, 2

  • Black pepper, 5-7

  • Lime juice, 1 tbsp

  • Cilantro, 1 cup, finely chopped

  • Water, 2 cups

Recipe

Chicken Marinate-

Mix together 2 tsp each of chilli powder, chicken masala, lime juice and 1 tsp each of turmeric, salt, 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste. Mix well and let chicken pieces marinate for at least 2 hours.


In a pan on medium heat, add 4 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp ghee. Then add in cinnamon stick, black pepper, bay leaves, cloves. Add chopped green chillies and dry red chillies. Then, add in chopped ginger garlic paste. Stir everything for a few seconds. Add 2 cups finely chopped red onions. Cook it until onions are translucent. Should take approximately 6-8 minutes. Add 2 cups chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook for 8 minutes. Now add in spices - chili powder, turmeric, 1 tsp salt. Add chicken masala. Let the spices cook for 1-2 mins. Once you can see oil starts secreting from the sides (after around 8 minutes) transfer the pieces of marinated chicken. Add 1 cup water and cover to cook for 15 mins on medium flame.


Add 1 cup water to adjust the gravy consistency, cover and let it cook again for 10 mins. Garnish with fresh cilantro and 2 tbsp lemon juice.


Serve hot with some Naan or Roti and Rice and enjoy.


Happy Eating :D

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