Tasty Chicken Curry Easy
Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this chicken curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 250 g Chicken Pieces
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 inch Ginger — grated
- 1 large Garlic — grated
- 100 g Curd/Yoghurt Thick
- 1 Bowl Coconut milk Thick
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Chicken masala
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- 1 nos Onion chopped, big size
- Coriander leaves to garnish
- 3/4 Bowl Water
Preparation
Step 1
Marination : 1)Wash the chicken pieces and squeeze all the water out.
Step 2
In a bowl, take curd/yoghurt, beat it well.
Step 3
Add pepper powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, salt and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 4
Put the chicken pieces to marinate. Set aside for 3-4 hrs(in the refrigerator).
Step 5
Cooking : 5)Heat butter in a pan.
Step 6
Add the chopped onions.
Step 7
When they are half done, add the oil.
Step 8
Fry the onion till slight golden brown, add the marinated chicken.
Step 9
Add chicken masala and garam masala and Stir everything together thoroughly for 2- 5 minutes.
Step 10
Add boiling water, do not add much water.
Step 11
When the chicken is cooked 3/4th, add the coconut milk and allow it cook on low heat.
Step 12
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and fried onion rings (optional).
Step 13
Goes well with rice or chappati.
Tip
Let the curry rest for at least 15 minutes after cooking — the flavours deepen as it sits. Reheated curry almost always tastes better than fresh.
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