Chicken Madras Curry

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add oil or ghee to a pot.
  2. 2Add oil or ghee to a pot.
  3. 3Add oil or ghee to a pot.
  4. 4Add sliced onions to the pot.
  5. 5Add sliced onions to the pot.
  6. 6Add sliced onions to the pot.
  7. 7Sauté onions until light brown.
  8. 8Sauté onions until light brown.
  9. 9Sauté onions until light brown.
  10. 10Add garlic and ginger and mix.
  11. 11Add garlic and ginger and mix.
  12. 12Add garlic and ginger and mix.
  13. 13Add the chicken.
  14. 14Add the chicken.
  15. 15Add the chicken.
  16. 16Mix the chicken until it turns light brown.
  17. 17Mix the chicken until it turns light brown.
  18. 18Mix the chicken until it turns light brown.
  19. 19Add coriander powder, cumin powder, and chilli powder.
  20. 20Add coriander powder, cumin powder, and chilli powder.
  21. 21Add coriander powder, cumin powder, and chilli powder.
  22. 22Add turmeric powder and garam masala.
  23. 23Add turmeric powder and garam masala.
  24. 24Add turmeric powder and garam masala.
  25. 25Add green chillies.
  26. 26Add green chillies.
  27. 27Add green chillies.
  28. 28Mix the spices and chicken.
  29. 29Mix the spices and chicken.
  30. 30Mix the spices and chicken.
  31. 31Add another teaspoon of chili powder for extra heat.
  32. 32Add another teaspoon of chili powder for extra heat.
  33. 33Add another teaspoon of chili powder for extra heat.
  34. 34Mix again.
  35. 35Mix again.
  36. 36Mix again.
  37. 37Add chopped tomatoes.
  38. 38Add chopped tomatoes.
  39. 39Add chopped tomatoes.
  40. 40Mix the tomatoes into the chicken and spices.
  41. 41Mix the tomatoes into the chicken and spices.
  42. 42Mix the tomatoes into the chicken and spices.
  43. 43Cover the pot with a lid.
  44. 44Cover the pot with a lid.
  45. 45Cover the pot with a lid.
  46. 46Cook on medium-high heat until the tomatoes are mushy.
  47. 47Cook on medium-high heat until the tomatoes are mushy.
  48. 48Cook on medium-high heat until the tomatoes are mushy.
  49. 49Stir the mixture frequently while the tomatoes cook down.
  50. 50Stir the mixture frequently while the tomatoes cook down.
  51. 51Stir the mixture frequently while the tomatoes cook down.
  52. 52Add salt.
  53. 53Add salt.
  54. 54Add salt.
  55. 55Add tamarind paste.
  56. 56Add tamarind paste.
  57. 57Add tamarind paste.
  58. 58Add sugar.
  59. 59Add sugar.
  60. 60Add sugar.
  61. 61Mix the ingredients well.
  62. 62Mix the ingredients well.
  63. 63Mix the ingredients well.
  64. 64Cook until the top layer of the curry is shiny.
  65. 65Cook until the top layer of the curry is shiny.
  66. 66Cook until the top layer of the curry is shiny.
  67. 67Cover the pot again and cook on low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  68. 68Cover the pot again and cook on low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  69. 69Cover the pot again and cook on low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  70. 70If the curry is too dry, add a bit of water and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  71. 71If the curry is too dry, add a bit of water and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  72. 72If the curry is too dry, add a bit of water and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  73. 73Garnish with fresh onions, green chillies, and yogurt.
  74. 74Garnish with fresh onions, green chillies, and yogurt.
  75. 75Garnish with fresh onions, green chillies, and yogurt.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

potchopping boardknifespoon

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.