Back to Indian Recipes
Author:
desi.zaika.diary
TikTok
119K
3K
Desi Homestyle Chicken Curry
This recipe guides you through making a flavorful and aromatic Desi homestyle chicken curry, perfect for a family meal. It features tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, spiced onion and tomato gravy, garnished with fresh coriander and green chilies. The process is straightforward, making it an ideal dish for home cooks seeking authentic Desi flavors.
#DesiCooking
#ChickenCurry
#Homestyle
#EasyRecipe
#IndianFood
#PakistaniFood
#MainCourse
#FamilyMeal
#Spicy
Sautéed Onions
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Indian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
40g
Protein
15g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Chicken cooking in Masala
Ingredients
Servings: 4
💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Garnished Chicken Curry
Instructions
0/10 completed
0%
- Heat cooking oil in a large pot or karahi over medium heat.1m
Preview1mPreviewHeat cooking oil in a large pot or karahi over medium heat. - Add the chopped onions to the hot oil and sauté until they turn light golden brown and translucent.8mPreview8mPreviewAdd the chopped onions to the hot oil and sauté until they turn light golden brown and translucent.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until its raw aroma disappears.2m
Preview2mPreviewStir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until its raw aroma disappears. - Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes. - Add the chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and the oil starts to separate from the masala.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd the chopped tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and the oil starts to separate from the masala. - Add the chicken pieces to the masala and mix thoroughly to coat the chicken with the spices.2m
Preview2mPreviewAdd the chicken pieces to the masala and mix thoroughly to coat the chicken with the spices. - Cook the chicken on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it changes color and is lightly browned.7m
Preview7mPreviewCook the chicken on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it changes color and is lightly browned. - Pour in 0.5 to 1 cup of water, cover the pot, and let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.20m
Preview20mPreviewPour in 0.5 to 1 cup of water, cover the pot, and let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through. - Remove the lid, add the slit green chilies and chopped fresh coriander. Give it a final stir.1m
Preview1mPreviewRemove the lid, add the slit green chilies and chopped fresh coriander. Give it a final stir. - Serve the hot Desi Homestyle Chicken Curry with naan, roti, or rice.1m
Preview1mPreviewServe the hot Desi Homestyle Chicken Curry with naan, roti, or rice.
💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!
