Chicken curry

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and drain 2 whole chickens and sprinkle with salt.
  2. 2Heat 1 cup of oil in a pot.
  3. 3Add 8 cardamons, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 tsp panch phoron to the hot oil.
  4. 4Add 4 sliced onions and 1 tbs of salt to the pot and stir.
  5. 5Add 2 bulbs of garlic and 3cm of ginger (grated or minced) to the pot and mix.
  6. 6Cover the pot and let it cook until the onions are soft and golden.
  7. 7Add 3/4 cup of water, cover, and cook on medium to low heat for approximately 10 minutes.
  8. 8Add 4 tablespoons of Hungry Housewife mixed spice and 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the pot and mix well.
  9. 9Cook the spices for approximately 6-7 minutes.
  10. 10Add 1 cup of water and cook for an additional 10 minutes on low heat.
  11. 11Add 8 cherry tomatoes to the curry and stir.
  12. 12Cover and cook for some time.
  13. 13Remove the cardamons and other whole spices from the curry.
  14. 14Add the chicken to the pot on full heat and cook for approximately 2 minutes.
  15. 15Turn the heat down and steam cook for approximately 10 minutes.
  16. 16Chop fresh coriander.
  17. 17Add 5 fresh green chilies and 1 cup of water to the chicken curry and stir.
  18. 18Cover the pot and cook until the chicken is tender and the gravy is thickened.
  19. 19Add chopped coriander to the curry and mix.
  20. 20Serve the chicken curry with fresh basmati rice, green chilies, and a slice of green lembu.

Ingredients

  • 2 whole chickens
  • 1 cup oil
  • 4 onions
  • 8 cardamons
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp panch phoron
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 2 bulbs of garlic
  • 3 cm ginger
  • 4 tbs hungry housewife mixed spice
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 8 cherry tomato's
  • 5 fresh green chilli
  • 0.75 cup water
  • coriander
  • green lembu
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • basmati rice

Equipment

potladleknifechopping board

Tips

  • After adding the spices, cook it out for approximately 6-7 minutes before adding 1 cup of water.
  • Remove the whole spices before adding the chicken.
  • After adding the chicken, cook on full heat for approximately 2 minutes, then turn the heat fully down and let it steam for approximately 10 minutes to allow the chicken to release its natural juices and make the gravy phenomenal.
  • Add chili powder if you want extra spice; otherwise, you can skip this step.
  • Add 1 tsp of panch phoron with the onions at the start.
  • Caramelize the onions until golden or soft before adding the water.