Description
This Chicken Curry recipe combines tender chicken with aromatic spices, creating a rich, flavorful dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Chicken, skinless, cut into medium-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Paste
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Mustard Oil
- 4 medium Onions
- 10 cloves Garlic
- 1 1/2 inches Ginger
- 3–4 Green Chilies
- 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1/2 Cinnamon stick
- 4–5 Cardamoms
- 8–10 Peppercorns
- 4–5 Cloves
- 4 medium Tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 2 tablespoons Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 Green Chilies, for tempering
- 1/2 inch Ginger, for tempering
- 2 tablespoons Coriander, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with ginger garlic paste, lime juice, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare a paste of onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies in a blender.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan and sauté cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamoms, peppercorns, and cloves until fragrant.
- Add the onion paste and cook on low flame until golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until tomatoes break down.
- Add the marinated chicken and sprinkle garam masala. Roast for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of water and stir. Cook in a pressure cooker (2 whistles) or on the stovetop (20-25 minutes on medium heat).
- Prepare the tempering by heating ghee and butter, adding green chilies and ginger. Add it to the curry.
- Allow the curry to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If too spicy, balance with sugar or coconut milk.
- For a creamier version, add coconut milk during cooking.
- Marinate the chicken longer for enhanced flavor.
- Feel free to add vegetables like potatoes or peas for a different texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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