CHICKEN CURRY FOR BACHELORS | SIMPLE CHICKEN CURRY FOR BEGINNERS | CHICKEN GRAVY

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of making a simple and delicious chicken curry, perfect for beginners or anyone looking for an easy recipe. With straightforward steps and minimal ingredients, you'll be able to whip up a flavorful dish in no time.

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Before you start cooking, gather and prepare all the necessary ingredients.

• Ingredients needed:

  • 1 kg chicken, cleaned and washed
  • 4 medium onions, roughly chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 3 green chillies, thickly chopped
  • 2 tsp crushed ginger
  • 2 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp readymade chicken masala (store-bought)
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 4-5 tbsp refined oil

• Preparation:

  • Clean and wash the chicken pieces, then let them drain.
  • Roughly chop the onions, tomatoes, and green chillies.
  • Peel and crush the ginger and garlic cloves.

Step 2: Cook the Onions

In a pan or kadai, start by cooking the onions.

• Heat 4-5 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the chopped onions and fry them for about 10 minutes until they turn brown.

Step 3: Add Ginger and Garlic

Once the onions are browned, enhance the flavor by adding ginger and garlic.

• Add the crushed ginger and garlic to the pan.
• Fry on medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 4: Incorporate Tomatoes and Green Chillies

Next, add the chopped tomatoes and green chillies to the mix.

• Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green chillies.
• Cook on medium heat for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

Step 5: Add Spices

Now it's time to add the spices for flavor.

• Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix well.
• Cook on medium heat for approximately 3 minutes until the tomatoes are fully softened.

Step 6: Brown the Chicken

Introduce the chicken pieces to the pan.

• Add the washed chicken pieces and fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes until they are browned.

Step 7: Season the Curry

Season the curry with spices for added taste.

• Mix in 1 tablespoon of readymade chicken masala, 1.5 teaspoons of red chilli powder, and 1.5 teaspoons of salt.
• Fry on high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce to medium heat and continue frying for another 5 minutes.

Step 8: Simmer the Curry

Finally, let the flavors meld by simmering the curry.

• Add 200 ml of water to the pan.
• Cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the oil separates from the gravy.

Conclusion

You've successfully made a simple chicken curry! This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor. Serve it with rice or bread for a complete meal. Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste or add vegetables for variety. Enjoy your cooking adventure!