The Foolproof 30 Minute Chicken Curry Recipe
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil2 tbsp
- Garlic · grated5
- Chili pepper · roughly chopped1
- Garam masala5 tsp
- Coriander seed · ground3 tsp
- Turmeric · ground2 tsp
- Chili powder · ground½ tsp
- Tomato · crushed800 g
- Sugar1 tsp
- Chicken Stock or Water180 ml
- Fenugreek1 tbsp
- Chicken thigh · boneless skinless800 g
- Greek yoghurt1 cup
- Ginger · grated15 g
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Rice1 ½ cups
- Cinnamon stick1
- Cardamom3
- Bay leaf · dried3
Instructions
- Put the chicken and the marinade ingredients (garlic, ginger, garam masala, ground coriander, ground turmeric, salt and pepper) into a bowl and combine. Use right away or marinate for up to 48 hours.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add the oil, garlic, chilli, garam masala, ground coriander, ground turmeric and chilli powder. Toast for 2 minutes until very fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, kasoori methi and seasoning, and mix well. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook covered for a further 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Check the seasoning and remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, put the rice, cold water and any optional aromatics into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover and cook for 12 minutes.
- Leave the rice covered off the heat for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and fluff with a fork or spatula.
- Serve the curry with the rice, garnished with chilli and coriander.
Summarized from Chef Jack Ovens's video. Watch it for the details.
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