AUTHENTIC INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY

July 18, 2016

AUTHENTIC INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY

INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY

INGREDIENTS

TO GRIND

PREPARED CHICKEN CURRY

This is a traditional chicken recipe. It is one such delicious recipes that goes well with rice and bread. Impress your guest with this mouthwatering chicken curry. I prepare this curry almost every week this is simple and delicious curry to try.

INGREDIENTS

Chicken -1 pound
Onion- 1 big sliced
tomato-1 big sliced
red chilli powder- 1 teaspoon
coriander powder - 2 teaspoon
garam masala-1/2 teaspoon
ginger garlic paste - 2 teaspoon
green chili(optional)- 2 whole
oil-2 tablespoon

To grind

coconut- 2 tablespoon grated or sliced
poppy seeds- 1/2 teaspoon
fennel seeds -1/2 teaspoon
cumin seeds - 1teaspoon

Spices for tempering

cloves -4
bay leaf - 1
cinnamon - 2 inch stick
cardamom pods-3
star anise- 1

METHOD

PREP TIME- 30 MINS

Pour oil in a pan, once it is hot, add the spices such as bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise. Fry them until they are brown, do not burn them as the spices might turn bitter
Now add the sliced onions, saute well until they are translucent.Add the two green chili and ginger garlic paste and sautee for few seconds.
Add the chill powder, coriander powder to the sauteed onions and fry them for few seconds
Now add the sliced tomatoes, cook them until they turn mushy.
Its time to add the chicken pieces and salt to taste. I recommend using chicken with bones on, for more flavor and thats how traditionally it is cooked.
meanwhile in a blender add the coconut, poppy seeds, cumin, fennel seeds grind them to a fine paste by adding some water.
Add to the chicken with half a cup of water and cook it for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked thoroughly
Now add a teaspoon of garam masala and cook for another 5 minutes. check for salt and adjust accordingly. switch off the stove.
Garnish the aromatic chicken curry with cilantro while serving.

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