Serves 4 - 6
Authentic chicken curry recipes can vary greatly depending on the region and the cultural influences of the country it comes from. Here is a basic recipe for an Indian-style chicken curry.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil or Ghee
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 5 - 6 cloves of Garlic, crushed
- 1 inch piece of Ginger, grated or crushed
- 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste or 2 Green Chillies pierced
- 400g Plum Tomato tin, pureed
- 1 1/2 tsp ground Coriander
- 1 1/2 tsp ground Cumin
- 1/4 tsp ground Turmeric
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- Salt
- 1 kg Chicken, cut into 12 pieces
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 3/4 cup Water
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the Vegetable Oil or Ghee over medium heat.
Add the Onions and cook until they turn golden brown.
Stir in the Garlic, Ginger, and Green Chilli and sauté for another minute.
Add the Plum tomatoes., Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder and Salt.
Bring to a boil, then simmer covered on medium low for 10 - 15 minutes.
Add the Chicken pieces and Garam Masala to the pot and stir until they are coated with the spice mixture.
Add one cup of water. Stir everything together, cover the pot, and let the curry simmer on low heat for about 25-35 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Check the seasoning and adjust salt and spices if needed.
Once the chicken is cooked, garnish with fresh Coriander leaves.
Variations
Use Chicken Breast instead. If using Chicken Breast, only cook for 20 minutes.
Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with Rice, Chapatti, Naan or Paratha.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the Microwave or on the stove.
Products used in this Recipe:
- Roohts ground Coriander
- Roohts ground Turmeric
- Roohts Red Chilli Powder
- Roohts Garam Masala Powder
- Roohts Salt
