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Classic Indian Chicken Curry (Homestyle)

 INGREDIENTS:

  1. Chicken (curry cut pieces with bones) 750 grams
  2. Yoghurt 1/2 Cup
  3. Turmeric Powder 1 tsp
  4. Salt as per taste
  5. Tomato 2 pureed
  6. Red Chili Powder 1 tsp
  7. Coriander Powder 2 tsp
  8. Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp
  9. Onion 2 thinly sliced
  10. Ginger Garlic Paste 2 tbsp
  11. Cumin Seeds 1 tsp
  12. Bay Leaf 1
  13. Green Cardamoms 2-3 lightly crushed
  14. Cinnamon 1/2-inch piece
  15. Cloves 3-4
  16. Oil 4 tbsp
  17. Coriander leaves 2 tbsp chopped 

METHOD:

Serving Size: 4-5

Marinate the chicken pieces with salt, 1 tbsp oil, yoghurt and 1/2 turmeric powder. Set aside for 30 minutes or keep in the fridge overnight.

Lightly crush the cloves, green cardamom, and cinnamon.

Heat oil in a deep pan and add cumin seeds.  When they splutter, add the bay leaf and the crushed whole spices.

Add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw aroma disappears.

Add the tomato puree and sauté for 2 minutes till they turn mushy.

Add red chili powder, the remaining turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and sauté on medium heat until the oil separates.

Add the marinated chicken and stir on medium heat for 5-6 minutes.

Add 1 cup of hot water. Add garam masala powder, mix well, cover, and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes. 

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with paratha or rice.









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