Simple & Tasty Chicken Masala/ Chicken Masala Recipe/ Chicken Curry

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers offer sweetness without heat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped shallots and sauté until translucent.

Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Add diced tomato and cook until softened.

Mix in chilli powder, cumin powder, pepper, turmeric powder, and fennel seeds; cook to toast the spices.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.

Pour in curd and mix well.

Add green chilli, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf, and kasuri methi; stir well.

Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through.

Season with salt to taste and garnish with coriander leaves.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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