Making chicken curry Indian style

Making chicken curry Indian style involves a combination of aromatic spices, herbs, and other ingredients to create a rich and flavourful dish. Here's a basic recipe to make chicken curry Indian style:

**Ingredients:**

- 500g chicken pieces (bone-in or boneless)

- 2 onions, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

- 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated or minced

- 2 green chillies, slit lengthwise (adjust according to spice preference)

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter)

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1 teaspoon garam masala

- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder (adjust to taste)

- Salt to taste

-Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

- Water as required

**Instructions:**

1. **Marinate the Chicken:**

    - Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.

    - In a bowl, marinate the chicken with a pinch of salt, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to an hour.

2. **Prepare the Curry Base:**

    - Heat oil or ghee in a large pan or pot over medium heat.

    - Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

    - Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

    - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chillies. Sauté for another couple of minutes until the raw smell disappears.

3. **Add Spices:**

    - Once the onions are cooked and aromatic, add the chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and oil starts separating from the masala.

    - Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and red chilli powder. Mix well and cook for a couple of minutes to allow the spices to release their flavours.

4. **Cook the Chicken:**

    - Add the marinated chicken pieces to the masala mixture. Stir well to coat the chicken pieces with the masala.

    Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

5. **Simmer and Tenderize:**

    - Add water to the chicken according to desired gravy consistency. Cover the pan with a lid and let the chicken simmer on low heat until it is cooked through and tender. This usually takes around 20-25 minutes depending on the size of the chicken pieces.

6. **Adjust Seasoning:**

    - Once the chicken is cooked, taste the curry and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add salt or more spices according to your taste preference.

7. **Garnish and Serve:**

    - Once the chicken curry reaches the desired consistency, turn off the heat.

    - Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

    - Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, bread, or roti.

Enjoy your delicious Indian-style chicken curry! Feel free to adjust the spice levels and ingredients according to your taste preferences.

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