Homestyle Chicken Curry

Homestyle Chicken Curry is a hearty Indian curry with tender chicken and a rich ghee-based masala. This homemade version is prepared for four servings and uses familiar Indian ingredients. The method is simple. Cook patiently and watch the colour, aroma, and texture as the dish comes together. Ghee gives the recipe a warm aroma and a rich homemade taste wherever it suits the dish. Serve hot with steamed rice or multigrain flatbread. Making this recipe at home is a pleasant experience, especially when the fresh aroma fills the kitchen. Please do try this recipe and share your feedback using the comment box below.

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Homestyle Chicken Curry

Author: Ambarish Joglekar Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: F Four servings H Homestyle Chicken Curry I Indian recipe

Difficulty: Intermediate Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Calories: 430

Description

A hearty Indian curry with tender chicken and a rich ghee-based masala.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 900 g bone-in chicken pieces
• 3 tablespoons ghee
• 2 large onions
• finely chopped
• 3 medium tomatoes
• finely chopped
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 bay leaf and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 ¹⁄₂ cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons salt
• or to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped coriander

Instructions

1. Clean and prepare the chicken. Pat it dry and keep it ready.
2. Heat the ghee in a heavy pot. Add the whole spices and cook for a few seconds until aromatic.
3. Add the onions and cook over medium heat until deep golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, ground spices, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the ghee begins to separate.
5. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring so the masala coats every piece.
6. Add hot water, cover, and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
7. Add garam masala and coriander. Rest for 5 minutes before serving..

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 430kcal

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