Non-VegMain
Simple Chicken Curry
Discover the ease of Indian cuisine with our 'Simple Chicken Curry.' This dish is a testament to the simplicity and deliciousness that can be achieved with readily available ingredients. It's the perfect choice for those who are new to cooking or perhaps don't cook as frequently. With straightforward steps and a handful of common kitchen staples, you'll create a satisfying chicken curry that will impress your taste buds.
Method
Before you start:
For Tomato Paste
- In a chopper, combine tomatoes, salt to taste, yogurt, and coriander stems. Grind the mixture coarsely and transfer it to a bowl for later use.
For Chicken Marination
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with salt to taste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, yogurt, and oil. Allow it to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- In a handi or saucepot, heat ¼ cup of oil or ghee on medium heat.
- Once it's hot, add the cinnamon stick, cloves, and green cardamom, allowing them to splutter.
- Add 3 medium finely chopped onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes on medium heat.
- Add salt to expedite the onion's sweating process and help cook faster.
- Sauté the onions over medium heat until they turn golden-brown in color.
- Add Ginger-Garlic paste (Adrak-Lehsun), turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder.
- Combine the spices with the onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the prepared tomato paste, and salt to taste, cooking it well for a while.
- Place a lid on the saucepot and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes over medium-low heat. The tomatoes have reached the desired consistency when the oil begins to separate.
- Introduce the marinated chicken and sauté for a minute.
- Add water, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 20 to 25 mins or until the chicken is tender.
- Finish with a generous helping of fresh coriander leaves and mix well.
- Allow the curry to simmer until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Transfer the curry to a serving bowl or dish, garnishing it with a sprig of fresh coriander.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve with
Serve this hot and inviting chicken curry as a side dish with roti, paratha, or rice. Enjoy the simplicity and taste of home-cooked Indian cuisine!
