🍗 Chicken Curry Recipe
Dinner
Non-Veg
45 mins
Medium
4 Servings
This aromatic chicken curry is rich, flavorful, and perfect for dinner. Made with traditional spices for an authentic taste!
Ingredients
For Marination:
- 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
For Curry:
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup water
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
1
Marinate the chicken - In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder and salt. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
2
Sauté onions - Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, then add chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
3
Add ginger-garlic - Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until raw smell goes away.
4
Add tomato puree - Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates from masala (about 5-7 minutes).
5
Add dry spices - Add coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes.
6
Add chicken - Add marinated chicken and mix well. Cook for 5-7 minutes until chicken changes color.
7
Add water - Add 1 cup water, mix well. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
8
Finish and garnish - Add garam masala, mix well. Garnish with fresh coriander.
9
Serve hot - Serve with rice, naan, or roti.
Chef's Pro Tips:
- Use bone-in chicken for more flavorful curry
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes, longer if possible
- Cook on low heat for best results
- Add cream for a richer, restaurant-style curry
Serving Suggestions
This chicken curry pairs perfectly with:
- Steamed basmati rice or jeera rice
- Butter naan or garlic naan
- Simple roti or chapati
- Onion salad and lemon wedges
Nutrition Info (per serving)
Calories
320 kcal
Protein
28g
Fat
18g
Carbs
8g
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
