Serves 2 people
2 tsp oil
1 bay leaf
3 cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cardamom pods
½ tsp cumin seeds
2 green chilies (sliced)
2 red chilies (sliced)
4 onions (finely chopped)
1 tbsp ginger paste
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tomatoes (mashed)
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 ½ tsp garam masala
½ cup hot water
chopped coriander (for garnish)

Recipe Courtesy of
Asian Food Network

Spicy Indian Chicken Curry

You can’t go wrong with a classic Spicy Indian Chicken Curry. A go-to comfort food for most, this mouthwatering dish is packed with tender juicy pieces of chicken bathed in a rich and flavorful gravy filled with fragrant spices. A piping hot bowl of this tasty curry goes well with a serving of rice or bread, especially on a cool rainy day.

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Clean up: 15 min

Steps: 2 steps
18 Ingredients

Difficulty: Easy
Steps: 2 steps
18 Ingredients

Preparation: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Clean up: 15 min

Instructions

Make the chicken curry
- Heat oil in a pan. Toss in bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cumin seeds. Dry fry 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add in oil, onion and chilies. Add in ginger paste and minced garlic.
- Add in mashed tomatoes, turmeric powder, chili powder and salt. Cook till tomatoes turn soft.
- Let the mixture simmer on low heat. Add in chicken, garam masala and coriander.
- Fry until the chicken is cooked through. Bring sauce to a boil and then to a simmer.
- Cover with lid and let it simmer for 5 minutes. When the gravy thickens, add half a cup of hot water, but do not add too much.
- Cover with lid and simmer for another 5 to 8 minutes or until everything is well seasoned. Add salt to taste.

Plate and Serve!

Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or flat bread

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Name: Spicy Indian Chicken Curry
Prep time: P0Y0M0D0H20M0S
Cook time: P0Y0M0D0H30M0S
Total time: P0Y0M0D0H50M0S
Yield: Serves 2 people
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 1 bay leaf; 3 cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks; 3 cardamom pods; ½ tsp cumin seeds; 2 green chilies (sliced); 2 red chilies (sliced); 4 onions (finely chopped); 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tomatoes (mashed); ¼ tsp turmeric powder; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 ½ tsp garam masala; ½ cup hot water; chopped coriander (for garnish)