SIMPLE CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE | QUICK & EASY CHICKEN CURRY RECIPE | CHICKEN CURRY FOR BEGINNERS

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: curry powder

Homemade spice mix can be tailored to taste and is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

Marinate the chicken pieces with turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, whisked curd, and salt. Mix & set aside for an hour.

Chop the onions.

Heat oil in a kadhai & add the whole garam masala (cloves, cardamom & cinnamon). Once it splutters, add the chopped onions.

Fry on high to medium for around 10 mins till onions turn light brown.

Add the ginger-garlic paste & fry for around 2 mins till raw smell is gone.

Now add the marinated chicken & fry on high to medium for around 10 mins.

Continue to “bhuno” on medium for another 10 mins till the chicken pieces are browned.

Add garam masala powder, mix well & then add 1/2 cup of water.

Mix, cover & cook on low for 10-15 mins till chicken is tender.

Serve hot with roti or rice.

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