Classic Indian Chicken Curry Recipe

🍛 Classic Indian Chicken Curry Recipe

📝 Ingredients:

• 500g chicken (bone-in or boneless, cut into pieces)
• 2 medium onions (finely chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (pureed or finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 3 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 2–3 cloves
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1½ tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
• 1 cup water

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Heat the oil/ghee in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté for 30 seconds till fragrant.
2. Add onions and cook on medium flame until golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste, stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes till raw smell disappears.
4. Add the chopped/pureed tomatoes. Cook till oil separates (about 5–7 minutes).
5. Add turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the masala for 2 more minutes.
6. Add chicken pieces, mix well to coat them in the masala. Sear for 5–6 minutes.
7. Add 1 cup of water, cover and simmer on low-medium heat for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and tender.
8. Add garam masala, stir and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes to thicken the gravy.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot!

🍽️ Best served with:

• Steamed rice
• Roti or naan
• Sliced onions and lemon wedges on the side