Indian chicken curry
- For 4 people
- Preparation time : 60 minutes
- Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Chicken thighs : 500 grams
- Yogurt : 1/2 cup
- Lemon juice : 1 tablespoon
- Salt : 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder : 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chili powder : 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam masala : 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
- Curry Sauce
- Onion : 1 medium-sized
- Garlic cloves : 4
- Ginger : 1 inch piece
- Tomato : 2 medium-sized
- Cumin seeds : 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder : 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder : 1/2 teaspoon
- Red chili powder : 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam masala : 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt : 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
- Water : 1/2 cup
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish) : 2 tablespoons
Steps
- Marinating the Chicken
- Marinate the chicken thighs with yogurt, lemon juice, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preparing the Curry Sauce
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and ginger. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Add water if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Cooking the Chicken Curry
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken thighs. Cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Pour the prepared curry sauce over the chicken and mix well.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Tips
- For a spicier curry, you can increase the amount of red chili powder or add chopped green chilies.
- Serve the chicken curry with steamed rice or naan bread for a complete meal.
Information
- Indian chicken curry is a popular dish that is enjoyed with rice or bread in many Indian households.
- The marination process helps to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavors.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.
This recipe has been generated by an AI, six times: once for each language. So it's highly likely that you'll see differences between the versions. Enjoy!
Recipe created on January 8, 2024, with the assistance of gpt-3.5-turbo, published by Gribiche under their responsibility but without any culinary guarantee or even coherence.
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