Delicious Chicken Curry Recipe 🍛🔥
A flavorful, rich, and aromatic Indian-style chicken curry that pairs perfectly with rice or naan!
Ingredients:
✅ For Marination:
- 500g chicken (bone-in for best flavor)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp salt
✅ For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 2 onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 2 green chilies (slit)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions:
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
1️⃣ Mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
2️⃣ Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best taste).
Step 2: Prepare the Curry
1️⃣ Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2️⃣ Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3️⃣ Stir in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
4️⃣ Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
5️⃣ Mix in coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
1️⃣ Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Pour 1 cup water, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
3️⃣ Add garam masala and stir well.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy
1️⃣ Garnish with fresh coriander.
2️⃣ Serve hot with steamed rice, roti, or naan!
Variations:
🔥 Spicy Version: Add more red chili or green chilies.
🥛 Creamy Version: Add ½ cup coconut milk or fresh cream at the end.
🥘 Dhaba-Style: Cook in mustard oil & add a dash of butter.
🔥 Enjoy your homemade chicken curry! 🍛💖 Let me know if you want a butter chicken or South Indian version! 😊