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Homemade Chicken Curry
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Homemade Chicken Curry
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Homemade Chicken Curry

A flavorful and aromatic homemade chicken curry, perfect for family meals. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, spiced tomato-based gravy, offering a comforting and delicious experience. Ideal for those who enjoy authentic homemade flavors.
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Classic Chicken Curry
Classic Chicken Curry

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
55m
Cook Time
1h 15m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Indian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
45g
Protein
15g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Rich Tomato Gravy
Rich Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

  • Chicken
    (Boneless, skinless thighs or breast, cut into 1.5-inch pieces)

    1 kg
  • Onions
    (Finely chopped)

    2 medium
  • Garlic
    (Minced)

    4 cloves
  • Ginger
    (Fresh, grated or minced)

    1 inch
  • Tomatoes
    (Pureed or finely chopped)

    2 medium
  • Green Chili
    (Slit lengthwise, adjust to taste)

    1
  • Turmeric Powder

    1 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder
    (Adjust to taste)

    1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder

    2 tsp
  • Cumin Powder

    1 tsp
  • Garam Masala

    1 tsp
  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1.5 tsp
  • Cooking Oil

    3 tbsp
  • Water
    (Or chicken broth)

    1 cup
  • Fresh Cilantro
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    1 cup
Servings: 4
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Curry with Fresh Cilantro Garnish
Curry with Fresh Cilantro Garnish

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the chicken by washing and cutting it into desired pieces. Pat dry and set aside.
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    Prepare the chicken by washing and cutting it into desired pieces. Pat dry and set aside.
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    Ensuring the chicken is dry helps it brown better.
  • 2

    Chop the onions finely and mince the garlic and ginger. Prepare tomato puree or finely chop the tomatoes.
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    Chop the onions finely and mince the garlic and ginger. Prepare tomato puree or finely chop the tomatoes.
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  • 3

    Heat cooking oil in a large pot or karahi over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
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    Heat cooking oil in a large pot or karahi over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes.
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    Don't rush browning the onions, as this forms the base flavor of the curry.
  • 4

    Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chili to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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    Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chili to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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  • 5

    Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
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    Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
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    A splash of water can prevent spices from burning.
  • 6

    Add the tomato puree or chopped tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the masala, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Add the tomato puree or chopped tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil separates from the masala, about 5-7 minutes.
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  • 7

    Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Mix well to coat the chicken with the masala. Cook on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until the chicken changes color.
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    Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Mix well to coat the chicken with the masala. Cook on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until the chicken changes color.
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  • 8

    Pour in water (or chicken broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
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    Pour in water (or chicken broth). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
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    For a thicker gravy, simmer uncovered for the last few minutes.
  • 9

    Stir in garam masala. Cook for another 2 minutes, uncovered.
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    Stir in garam masala. Cook for another 2 minutes, uncovered.
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  • 10

    Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
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    Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
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