Chicken curry is a flavorful dish made by simmering chicken in a spicy sauce consisting of a blend of aromatic spices, onions, tomatoes, and yogurt or coconut milk. The dish is a popular staple in Indian cuisine but has now gained popularity worldwide. The preparation of chicken curry varies from region to region, and each variation brings a unique flavor and texture to the dish.
Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
Clean and chop the chicken into small pieces first, then add all the ingredients mentioned in the marination to a Mixing Bowl along with the chicken pieces.
Mix everything very well and leave for marination in fridge for atleast 1 ½ -2 hours.
Cooking
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a Kadai or Pan over medium flame and add 3 chopped garlic cloves and ginger paste. I like this combination, you can choose any ginger garlic combination as per your liking. Saute well till raw aroma of ginger goes away.
Then, add onion paste or grated onion. Saute the paste with ginger and garlic until golden brown.
Add ½ cup tomato puree to the kadai or pan and mix well.
Then, add cumin seeds, salt and coriander powder.
Saute the spices with the masala until oil separates from the sides of the Kadai or Pan. This means, masala is well sautéed.
Now, add marinated chicken pieces in the masala and mix well.
Cover with the lid and cook for 10 mins until chicken is half cooked.
Add 2 cups of water to the chicken and mix thoroughly.
Cook for another 10 mins.
Add kasoori methi and garam masala. Simmer for 2 more mins.
Serve Chicken Curry hot with steamed rice or naan or chapati and onion rings.