{"id":"54f670d6-9d58-4c6d-83e6-82db8e0727ed","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/54f670d6-9d58-4c6d-83e6-82db8e0727ed","source_url":"https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/chicken-curry/","title":"Chicken Curry Recipe","description":"Simple Indian chicken curry made delicious, spicy and hot with minimum ingredients. This is a basic recipe that can be tried even by beginners. It pairs great with rice, roti or paratha.","servings":3,"servings_text":"3","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT35M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/chicken-curry-recipe.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"½ kg (1.1 lbs.) chicken ((preferably bone-in, boneless is okay))","item":"chicken ((preferably bone-in, boneless is okay))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"kg","metric_alternate":{"quantity":1.1,"unit":"lb"}},{"text":"2 to 3 tablespoons oil","item":"oil","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 cup (3 medium) onions ((fine chopped))","item":"(3 medium) onions ((fine chopped))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 to 2 green chilies ((slit, omit for less spicy, Thai or Indian chili peppers or serrano peppers))","item":"green chilies ((slit, omit for less spicy, Thai or Indian chili peppers or serrano peppers))","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2},{"text":"1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste (or ¾ inch ginger, 3 cloves garlic minced)","item":"ginger garlic paste","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or 3/4 inch ginger, 3 cloves garlic minced"},{"text":"½ cup (2 medium) tomatoes ((pureed or finely chopped))","item":"(2 medium) tomatoes ((pureed or finely chopped))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup yogurt ((or 1½ tbsp cashew butter or 12 cashews powdered & pureed with ¼ cup water, refer notes))","item":"yogurt ((or 1 1/2 tbsp cashew butter or 12 cashews powdered & pureed with 1/4 cup water, refer notes))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ to ¾ teaspoon salt ((adjust as needed))","item":"salt ((adjust as needed))","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":0.75,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ to 1 cup hot water ((or light coconut milk))","item":"hot water ((or light coconut milk))","quantity":0.5,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons coriander leaves (or mint leaves finely chopped)","item":"coriander leaves","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or mint leaves finely chopped"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon turmeric powder","item":"turmeric powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or smoked paprika (½ tsp for less spicy))","item":"Kashmiri red chili powder (or smoked paprika (1/2 tsp for less spicy))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon garam masala ((½ tsp more if needed, adjust to taste))","item":"garam masala ((1/2 tsp more if needed, adjust to taste))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon coriander powder","item":"coriander powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 bay leaf (or 1 sprig curry leaves)","item":"bay leaf","quantity":1,"preparation":"or 1 sprig curry leaves"},{"text":"4 cloves","item":"4 cloves","quantity":4,"unit":"clove"},{"text":"2 inch cinnamon piece","item":"inch cinnamon piece","quantity":2},{"text":"3 green cardamom","item":"green cardamom","quantity":3}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"On a medium flame, heat oil in a deep pan.  Add the whole spices - bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves & green cardamoms.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":2,"text":"Stir in the chopped onions and chilies. Saute until deep golden in color, for 7 to 8 mins.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":3,"text":"Add ginger garlic paste and saute till you get a nice aroma, for about a minute.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":4,"text":"Then add tomatoes, turmeric and salt. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes turn soft & mushy.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":5,"text":"Turn down the heat to low, Stir in the yogurt (or cashew paste), red chili powder, garam masala & coriander powder.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":6,"text":"Cook on low heat, until the mixture smells good and aromatic.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":7,"text":"Add chicken and coriander leaves. Fry on a medium heat till the chicken turns white or pale in color. This takes around 3 mins.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":8,"text":"Cover and cook on a low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. This step is very important as the chicken absorbs all the flavors of the spices.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":9,"text":"Meanwhile in a separate pot, heat up 1 cup water. Using cold water most times toughens the chicken so it is good to use hot water.","section":"Preparation"},{"number":10,"text":"Pour hot water just enough (about ½ cup) to make a thick gravy. As you cook, chicken lets out plenty of moisture, depending on that add more water. Check the pictures in the post for consistency.","section":"How to make Chicken Curry"},{"number":11,"text":"Cover and cook on a medium flame till the chicken is soft cooked and the curry/gravy turns thick. When the chicken is cooked completely it will fall off the bone easily.","section":"How to make Chicken Curry"},{"number":12,"text":"Taste the curry & add more salt if needed. You can also add another ½ tsp garam masala at this stage if you feel it is less in flavors.","section":"How to make Chicken Curry"},{"number":13,"text":"Lastly garnish with coriander leaves, cover and off the heat. Serve chicken curry with butter naan or jeera rice.","section":"How to make Chicken Curry"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:04:49.495777+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:04:49.495777+00:00"}