# Classic Masala Chicken Curry

A classic, simple, and delicious chicken curry perfect for weekend gatherings or special festive occasions.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 whole onion
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 6-8 whole cardamom pod
- 1 tsp cumin seed
- 4-6 whole garlic clove
- ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 130 g tomato puree
- 12 whole chicken thigh
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 400 ml water
- 2 tbsp fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) (optional)
- 3 tbsp double cream

## Instructions

1. Thinly slice the onions.
2. Heat oil in a pan, add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cumin seeds.
3. Add onions and sauté on medium-low heat.
4. Add finely chopped ginger and garlic, cook for a minute.
5. Add tomato puree and cook.
6. Add chicken thighs and increase heat to sear slightly.
7. Add salt, chili powder, turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, and 200ml of water.
8. Add an additional 200ml of boiling water.
9. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook.
10. Stir in fenugreek leaves and double cream.

## Equipment

- pan
- measuring spoons
- knife

## Tips

- You can use 4-6 medium-size onions instead of 3 large ones.
- If you don't have fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), you can skip it.
- Serve with naan, lacha paratha, or onion peas pulao.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/V3yeyYLTrBc?is=SVz-zddhnzo_4QvV
- Creator: Food with Chetna
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e583a7b6-5ac8-4664-bf0e-79f11c53e9e8
- Extracted: 2026-10-25

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