Chicken Curry Recipe | How To Make Chicken Curry In Simple Way | Chicken Ka Salan

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor and are often more affordable.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar fresh taste and is usually less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein alternative, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

Start by marinating 1 kg of chicken with bones, washed and drained.

Add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, salt to taste, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder, and 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves to the chicken.

Rub the spices into the chicken well for flavor.

Add 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, 1.5 to 2 teaspoons coriander powder, and 1 teaspoon chicken powder (optional).

Mix in 1/2 cup yogurt and the juice of 1 lemon into the marinade.

Cover and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.

In a kadhai, heat 1/2 cup ghee or oil over medium heat.

Add 2 finely chopped medium-sized onions and fry until they change color.

Once the onions are fried, add the marinated chicken to the kadhai and sauté on high flame for 2-3 minutes.

Add the pureed tomatoes made from 2 medium-sized tomatoes and mix well.

Cover and cook on medium-low flame for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Check if the water has evaporated and the oil has separated from the mixture.

Add whole green chilies for flavor and mix well.

Pour in about 2 glasses of water depending on the desired gravy consistency.

Adjust salt to taste and cover again, cooking on medium-low flame for another 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the consistency and flavor, then add finely chopped fresh cilantro and mix.

Finally, add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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