Simple Indian Chicken Curry

Loaded with flavour and yet, surprisingly easy to put together- this Indian chicken curry is one you can never go wrong with!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Chicken, Curry

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings Serves

Calories 533kcal

Cost 25

Marinate the chicken using the ingredients mentioned under marination. Keep it aside for at least 15 minutes.
1 cup Curd, 1 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Red chili powder, 500 gms Chicken
Next, prepare the curry paste by blending the ingredients into a smooth paste.
2 large Onion (roghly chopped), 1 large Tomatoes (roughly chopped), 1 tsp Ginger (roughly chopped), 6-8 cloves Garlic, 2-3 Green chilies
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
1 tsp Oil, 1 tsp Cumin seeds
Next, add the marinated chicken and saute for 8-10 minutes.
500 gms Chicken (boneless and cubed), Marinated chicken
Add the curry paste next and mix well. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Prepared curry paste
Next, add the spices and mix well. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
1 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp Red chili powder, 3 tsp Chicken masala, As per Salt
Once the chicken looks 90% done, add two cups of water and mix well. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked.
Adjust salt and mix well.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed ice or warm rotis.
For garnish Coriander leaves (chopped)

For the chicken to absorb the flavors better, rest the marinated chicken for 1 hour if you have the time.
Adjust the consistency of the gravy as per your preference.