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Mom's Style Chicken Curry

Name: Mom's Style Chicken Curry
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 onions; 2-3 tbsp olive oil; 4-5 cardamom pods; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 can canned chopped tomatoes; 200 g Greek yogurt; 1½ tsp salt; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1.2 kg chicken pieces with bone; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 200 ml boiling water; ~¼ cups fresh coriander

⏱ 60 min

A traditional Indian home-style chicken curry made with bone-in chicken pieces, cooked in a fragrant sauce of onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect for beginners with clear, easy-to-follow steps.

Adapted from a video by Food with Chetna

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Ingredients

onions4
olive oil2-3 tbsp
cardamom pods4-5
bay leaf1
cumin seeds1 tsp
ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
canned chopped tomatoes1 can
Greek yogurt200 g
salt1½ tsp
chili powder1 tsp
garam masala1 tsp
ground coriander

Steps

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1
Trim the top and bottom of 4 onions, cut in half, peel, and roughly chop into three pieces each, then slice. Prepare all onions and set aside.
2
Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a large pan and add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds.
3
Add the chopped onions and cook on high heat for 2 minutes, stirring to ensure even cooking. Reduce to medium-low heat and continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until the onions turn a beautiful golden brown.
4
Stir in 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste, mix well, and cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
5
Pour in one can of chopped tomatoes and add a splash of water to rinse out the can. Mix well, cover the pan, and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
6
While waiting, combine 200 grams of Greek yogurt in a bowl with 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, and 2 teaspoons of ground coriander.
7
Cut the 1.2 kg of bone-in chicken into evenly sized pieces and trim excess fat. Add all the chicken to the yogurt mixture and use your hands to coat each piece thoroughly with the spiced marinade.
8
When the timer goes off, open the lid and add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of ground coriander, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala. Mix well.
9
Add all the marinated chicken to the onion mixture, stir on high heat for 1 minute, then pour in 200 milliliters of boiling water.
10
Mix well again, cover the pan, reduce to medium-low heat, and set the timer for 35 minutes. Bone-in chicken requires approximately 45 minutes total to cook through.
11
After 35 minutes, open the lid and check if the chicken is cooked through and has reached your desired sauce thickness. Cook uncovered for the final 10 minutes if you want a thicker curry, or leave covered if you prefer more sauce.
12
Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve with rice, naan, or chapati. For best flavor, allow the curry to sit for a few hours before reheating and serving.

Mom's Style Chicken Curry

Ingredients

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