Homestyle Chicken Curry | Home made Indian Chicken Curry Recipe | Chicken Recipes | Neelam Bajwa

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cumin + coriander

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option; chicken thighs are more affordable.

Melt cooking oil in a large pot.

Add whole spices: black cardamom, green cardamom, coriander seeds, cumin, black pepper, and bay leaf; let them release their aromas.

Add 1 sliced onion and brown it.

Add 2-3 teaspoons of ginger and garlic; stir.

Add 3 green chilies; stir.

Add chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt to taste; stir.

Add coriander stalks and a mix of 1 tin of tomatoes and tomato puree; stir.

Add the whole chicken and crank up the heat to boil.

Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until it releases liquid.

Allow the liquid to evaporate and taste for seasoning; adjust salt if needed.

Add crushed coriander seeds (optional).

Add enough water to cover the chicken; stir.

Let the chicken bubble away until cooked.

Finish with fresh coriander and homemade garam masala; stir.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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