Indian Chicken Curry (Classic Homestyle)
A comforting everyday chicken curry made with simple spices, onions, and tomatoes, delivering rich, authentic homemade flavors.
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken (bone-in preferred)
- 2 medium onions finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes pureed or chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- salt to taste
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups hot water
- Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
Sauté onions:
- Heat oil in a kadai or deep pan.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add aromatics:
- Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
Cook masala:
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
- Cook until oil separates from the masala.
Add chicken:
- Add chicken and salt.
- Mix well and cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the chicken changes color.
Simmer:
- Add hot water, cover, and cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender.
Finish:
- Sprinkle garam masala and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
- Serve With -Steamed basmati riceJeera riceChapati or rotiParatha
Optional Additions:
- Add coconut milk for a South Indian style.
- Add beaten curd for a richer North Indian version.
- Add potatoes for a homestyle variation.
Notes
Pro Tips:
✔ Cook onions well for deeper flavor.
✔ Do not skip oil separation step.
✔ Use bone-in chicken for best taste.
✔ Adjust water for desired gravy consistency.
✔ Rest curry for 10 minutes before serving for better flavor.
✔ Do not skip oil separation step.
✔ Use bone-in chicken for best taste.
✔ Adjust water for desired gravy consistency.
✔ Rest curry for 10 minutes before serving for better flavor.