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indian chicken curry, made from scratch with spices
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5 from 1 vote

Chicken Curry

A quick easy chicken dish that is full of flavor!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken, curry
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 475kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1.5 cup water
  • salt to taste

Spice 1 - Toast & Ground

  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds

Spice 2 - Pan fry

  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 dried chili peppers
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste

Spice 3 - Add at the end

  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • toasted & ground "spice 1"

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into small pieces. Marinade the chicken with a pinch of salt and set it aside for later use.
  • In a pan, toast the ingredient of "spice 1" over medium heat, until fragant. Grind the toasted spices in a spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat and add the chicken thighs. Brown for 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden. Push the chicken to the side and the "spice 2" ingredient, fry for 2-3 minutes until fragant.
  • Add 1.5 cups of water to the pan and season with salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add the "spice 3" together with the toasted and ground "spice 1" into the pan. Stir well. Serve the chicken curry hot with freshly cooked rice. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal