Simple Chicken Curry Recipe

why make this recipe

This Simple Chicken Curry Recipe is quick, tasty, and good for any day. It uses common spices and easy steps. You can make a home-cooked meal with little effort. For more chicken ideas, check this 20 chicken breast recipes you’ll love.

introduction

This recipe makes a mild and flavorful chicken curry. It uses basic ingredients you likely have at home. The curry goes well with rice, roti, or naan. The steps are simple and the result is a warm, comforting meal.

how to make Simple Chicken Curry Recipe

1. Heat oil and splutter cumin seeds.
2. Fry onions until golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell is gone.
4. Add tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates.
5. Mix in turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the masala well.
6. Add chicken and coat it with the masala. Cook 7–8 minutes.
7. Pour hot water, cover, and cook until chicken is tender.
8. Add garam masala and simmer 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Ingredients :

• 500g chicken (bone-in pieces)
• 2 medium onions (finely sliced)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2–3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

Directions :

1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add sliced onions and sauter until golden brown.
3. Mix in the ginger-garlic paste and sauter until raw smell disappears.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates.
5. Add turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the masala until well combined and aromatic.
6. Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat them well with the masala, and cook on medium heat for 7–8 minutes.
7. Pour in hot water (about 1 1/2 to 2 cups depending on desired gravy consistency), cover, and cook until chicken is tender.
8. Add garam masala, simmer for another 5 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot. Enjoy with hot steamed rice, roti, or jeera rice.

how to serve Simple Chicken Curry Recipe

Serve the curry hot. It goes well with steamed rice, roti, naan, or jeera rice. Add a side salad or yogurt to balance the spice. For baked or simple chicken sides, see this baked chicken ideas page.

how to store Simple Chicken Curry Recipe

• Cool the curry to room temperature before storing.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days.
• For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

tips to make Simple Chicken Curry Recipe

• Use bone-in pieces for more flavor.
• Fry onions well until golden for a richer taste.
• Use hot water to keep the curry warm while cooking.
• Adjust red chilli powder to your heat preference.
• Cook covered to keep the chicken tender.

variation (if any)

• Add potatoes or peas for a vegetable version.
• Use coconut milk for a creamier, milder curry.
• For a dry version, cook longer after adding chicken to reduce the gravy.

FAQs

Q: Can I use boneless chicken?
A: Yes. Cut boneless chicken into pieces and reduce cooking time by a few minutes.

Q: Can I make this in a pressure cooker?
A: Yes. Cook the masala, add chicken and 1 cup hot water, then pressure cook 2–3 whistles.

Q: Can I use store-bought ginger-garlic paste?
A: Yes. Fresh paste is best, but store-bought works fine.

Q: How spicy is this curry?
A: It is medium spicy. Reduce the red chilli powder to make it milder.

Q: Can I freeze the curry with rice?
A: It is better to freeze the curry alone and store rice separately.

Conclusion

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Simple Chicken Curry

This Simple Chicken Curry Recipe is quick, tasty, and good for any day. It uses common spices and easy steps for a comforting meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main ingredients

• 500 g chicken (bone-in pieces) Use bone-in pieces for more flavor.
• 2 medium onions (finely sliced) Fry onions well until golden for a richer taste.
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste Store-bought ginger-garlic paste can be used.
• 2–3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste) Adjust based on heat preference.
• 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed About 1 1/2 to 2 cups depending on desired gravy consistency.
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

Method

 

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Mix in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates.
5. Add turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder, and salt. Cook the masala until well combined and aromatic.

Cooking

1. Add the chicken pieces, stir to coat them well with the masala, and cook on medium heat for 7–8 minutes.
2. Pour in hot water, cover, and cook until chicken is tender.
3. Add garam masala, simmer for another 5 minutes.
4. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat gently. It goes well with steamed rice, roti, naan, or jeera rice. Adding a side salad or yogurt is recommended to balance the spice.