Desi Style Chicken Curry
A delicious and fragrant South Asian chicken curry perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, combining spices, tender chicken, and warmth of home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken (curry cut)
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 3 Cloves Cloves
- 2 small Bay leaves
- 2 green Cardamoms
- 2 black Cardamoms
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 7-8 pieces Black pepper corns
- 3 small Onions Chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 1 tbsp Garlic paste
- 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes
- 1 tbsp Salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat oil in a pan and add whole spices (cloves, bay leaves, cardamoms, cinnamon, and black pepper).
- Sauté until aromatic.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger and garlic paste, cooking for a few minutes.
- Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Mix in red chili powder, chili flakes, salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, and turmeric powder.
- Pour in water, cover, and let simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
Use fresh spices for stronger flavor. Adjust the level of chili according to your taste preference. For extra richness, you can add a splash of cream or yogurt at the end. Make sure not to overcook the chicken; it should be tender but not falling apart.