Chicken Curry For The Soul: A Step-By-Step Guide To Make This Comforting Dish

By Suprita Mitter

August 23, 2024

Chicken curry is a warm, flavourful dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a spiced, aromatic gravy. It’s a perfect blend of rich spices and soothing flavours, offering a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with rice or roti, making it a comforting classic.

Ingredients

500 gms chicken 2 tbsp oil 1 large onion 2 tomatoes 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 cup yoghurt 

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Step 2

Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

Step 3

Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Cook the spices for 1-2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the chicken pieces and mix well, coating them with the spice mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken starts to brown slightly.

Step 5

Add salt and a little water (about 1/2 cup) to the pan. Add yoghurt and mix well. Cover the pan and let the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Step 6

Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.