chicken masala curry(easy, Indian).

An easy 10 ingredient Indian chicken recipe for you to make.

This chicken masala curry is made using chicken thighs-legs(attached) just like tandoori chicken and can be made to serve as individual portions.

A curry made with yogurt marinated chicken, garam masala and coriander leaves, the recipe is ideal for a beginner cooks who are just learning how to cook Indian curries.

 

An easy chicken masala recipe among many.

With so many chicken masala recipes from different regions, you will find this Indian chicken masala curry recipe the easiest to make.

There are no exotic spices but ingredients that are easy to find at any supermarkets.

 

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Utensils and appliances needed.

chopping board and knife.

A large tray or bowl.

You will need a large pan that can hold all the chicken parts without crowding

Workflow to make the chicken masala curry.

Marinate the chicken.
Make the spice paste.
Add the chicken to spice paste, cook until reduced.

5 main carb dishes you can serve with the chicken masala.

• Naans, chapati or any type of flatbreads.
  
• A small portion of light rice pilau.
• couscous
• baked potatoes
• Lightly buttered and toasted baguette or rustic bread.

5 side dishes to serve with this Indian chicken curry.

• A mix of steamed vegetables.
• A portion of curried chickpeas.
• Lightly sauteed beans.
• Light salads.
• Roasted vegetables.

Other Indian chicken recipes you might like to try.

Yogurt spiced black pepper chicken curry.
Indian butter chicken.
Chicken Chettinad curry.
Chicken 65.
Chicken chukka curry.

Indian creamy chicken masala curry(easy).

Please make sure to read the recipe instructions carefully to avoid mistakes.

Ingredients

Ingredients mentioned below use standard measuring cups and spoons.

3 tablespoons of oil
1 large onion sliced fine
1/2 cup of chopped coriander leaves
1 tablespoon of cumin powder
1 tablespoon of red chilli powder
1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
2 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste
1/4 cup of yogurt
5-6 chicken thighs(excess fat trimmings removed)
Salt to season
1/2 cup of coriander leaves chopped

Method

How to marinate the chicken for the masala.

Use a large tray or a container that can easily accommodate all the chicken parts.

Remove fat trimming off the chicken thighs, wash, completely drain excess water(you can pat with kitchen towels if necessary) and place in the tray.

Before adding the yogurt(1/4 cup)to the chicken, add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the yogurt and stir vigorously until there are no clumps.

Add yogurt, salt to season(1/2 to 1 teaspoon).
Cover and refrigerate to marinate the chicken for an hour.

How to cook the creamy chicken masala curry.

An hour before cooking time, remove chicken from the refrigerator and leave it out to reach room temperature.

Place a pan over low-medium heat and heat the oil.

Add the onions, ginger-garlic paste, temper for 3 minutes over medium fire.

Add the coriander(3 tbs), cumin(1 tbs), chilli powder(1 tbs), turmeric(1 tsp), reduce heat to low and cook until you have a wet paste. 3 minutes.

Let the chicken legs slightly sear on both sides without blackening the meat.

Add the coriander leaves(1/2 cup)and continue to cook the chicken over medium heat.3-5 minutes.

Serve with any of the main carb or side dishes mentioned above.

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