Basic Chicken Curry
Author's Note
A classic simple chicken curry. This method is used with many other dishes.
Ingredients
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2 lb. chicken thighs cut up in bite-size pieces
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2 red onions diced
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8-10 cloves of garlic minced
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2-inch piece of ginger grated or minced
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3 tomatoes diced
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1 bay leaf
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Salt to taste
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1 tbsp. coriander powder
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1 tsp. chili powder
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1 tsp. turmeric powder
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2 tsp. garam masala
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3 tbsp. oil
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cilantro to garnish
Directions
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Take a wide pan. Heat the pan. Add oil.
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Once hot, add the bay leaf. Stir for 30 seconds.
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Add the diced onion. Saute till translucent.
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Add the ginger garlic. Saute till it starts getting some color.
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Add all the spices except garam masala.
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Caramelize the onion with the spices.
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Add the tomatoes. Saute till incorporated, a few minutes.
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Add the chicken. Saute for 4-5 minutes.
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Add some water and cover till the chicken cooks through.
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Add garam masala and cook for a few more minutes.
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Garnish with cilantro.
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Serve with roti or nan or rice.