Classic Chicken Curry
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Cooking authentic chicken curry at home. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion, ginger, and garlic until the onion becomes soft.
- 2
Step 2
Add spices - red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and turmeric.
- 3
Step 3
Stir thoroughly and sauté over low heat until browned.
- 4
Step 4
Add the chopped tomatoes and salt.
- 5
Step 5
Mix well.
- 6
Step 6
Simmer covered for a few minutes. Then remove from the heat, set aside, and let cool.
- 7
Step 7
Once everything has cooled down, transfer it to a food processor and blend until smooth.
- 8
Step 8
Place the skillet (the one you just used to cook the vegetables, no need to wash it), add a tablespoon of oil and pieces of chicken, mix well.
- 9
Step 9
Continue stirring the chicken until it begins to brown.
- 10
Step 10
When the chicken pieces are well browned, add the vegetable paste.
- 11
Step 11
Stir thoroughly and sauté for a few minutes.
- 12
Step 12
Add 1/2 cup of water and coconut milk, mix well.
- 13
Step 13
Bring to a gentle boil. Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the chicken pieces become tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
- 14
Step 14
In a separate skillet, add 1 tsp of oil and lightly sauté mustard seeds. Add a little shallot, curry leaves, and a couple of chopped chilies. Fry until the curry leaves become crispy, then pour this mixture over the chicken curry. Done. This dish goes well with rice.