Basic Indian Chicken Curry

Here's a simple and tasty chicken curry recipe you can make at home:


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🍛 Basic Indian Chicken Curry

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4):

500g chicken (bone-in or boneless, cut into pieces)

2 tbsp oil or ghee

1 large onion (finely chopped)

2 tomatoes (finely chopped or pureed)

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

1/2 cup yogurt or coconut milk (optional, for creaminess)

Fresh coriander for garnish

1.5 cups water



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🔪 Instructions:

1. Marinate (optional but recommended):
Mix chicken with a little salt, turmeric, chili powder, and yogurt. Set aside for 30 mins.


2. Sauté onions:
Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and cook until golden brown.


3. Add ginger-garlic paste:
Fry for 1 minute until the raw smell disappears.


4. Add tomatoes:
Cook until they become soft and oil starts to separate.


5. Add spices:
Add turmeric, chili, coriander, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.


6. Cook chicken:
Add marinated (or plain) chicken. Sauté for 5–7 minutes on medium heat.


7. Add water:
Pour in about 1.5 cups of water. Cover and simmer for 15–20 mins until chicken is fully cooked.


8. Finish with garam masala:
Add garam masala and cook for another 3–5 minutes.


9. Garnish:
Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander on top.




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🍽️ Serve with:

Steamed rice

Roti / naan / paratha