Chicken Madras Curry

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add oil or ghee to a pot.
  2. 2Add sliced onions to the pot.
  3. 3Sauté onions until light brown.
  4. 4Add garlic and ginger and mix.
  5. 5Add the chicken.
  6. 6Mix the chicken until it turns light brown.
  7. 7Add coriander powder, cumin powder, and chilli powder.
  8. 8Add turmeric powder and garam masala.
  9. 9Add green chillies.
  10. 10Mix the spices and chicken.
  11. 11Add another teaspoon of chili powder for extra heat.
  12. 12Mix again.
  13. 13Add chopped tomatoes.
  14. 14Mix the tomatoes into the chicken and spices.
  15. 15Cover the pot with a lid.
  16. 16Cook on medium-high heat until the tomatoes are mushy.
  17. 17Stir the mixture frequently while the tomatoes cook down.
  18. 18Add salt.
  19. 19Add tamarind paste.
  20. 20Add sugar.
  21. 21Mix the ingredients well.
  22. 22Cook until the top layer of the curry is shiny.
  23. 23Cover the pot again and cook on low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  24. 24If the curry is too dry, add a bit of water and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  25. 25Garnish with fresh onions, green chillies, and yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil / ghee
  • 1 onion
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 500 g chicken thigh
  • 3 green chilli
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons chilli powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
  • 0.25 teaspoon tumeric powder
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • onions for garnish
  • green chilli for garnish
  • yogurt for garnish

Equipment

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Tips

  • Have patience when cooking the tomatoes down, as patience is a virtue.
  • Balance the flavors, as the curry is not just about heat.
  • If the curry is too dry, add a bit of water.