Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (about 500g) chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 onions, finely sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 2–3 green chilies, slit
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2–3 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies; cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
- Add chicken pieces, salt, turmeric, coriander powder, and sauté until the chicken is browned.
- Add a little water, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in garam masala and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
For extra depth, finish with a small pat of butter or a spoonful of yogurt off the heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken curry, Indian recipes, weeknight dinner