HOW TO MAKE HOMESTYLE CHICKEN CURRY WITH AVITRI SPICES DIY CURRY POWDER
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INGREDIENTS
- Chicken: 500 grams, bone-in or boneless, cut into medium-sized pieces
- Avitri Spices DIY Curry Powder: 2 tablespoons
- Oil: 3 tablespoons (vegetable or mustard oil)
- Onion: 2 medium-sized, finely chopped
- Tomatoes: 2 medium-sized, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4-5 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1-inch piece, minced
- Green chilies: 2, slit (optional, for extra heat)
- Yogurt: 3 tablespoons (whisked)
- Water: 1 ½ cups (adjust for desired gravy consistency)
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves: for garnish, finely chopped
Optional Spices (for extra flavor):
- Avitri Garam Masala: 1 teaspoon
- Avitri Cumin Powder: ½ teaspoon
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken with 1 tablespoon of Avitri Spices DIY Curry Powder,
yogurt, and a pinch of salt.
- Let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
Prepare the Base:
- Heat oil in a heavy-boƩomed pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and cook for 2-3 minutes until
aromatic.
Cook the Tomatoes:
- Add the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt.
- Cook until the tomatoes break down into a thick paste and the oil begins to separate
from the mixture.
Add Curry Powder:
- Lower the heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of Avitri Spices DIY Curry
Powder. (Add optional spices here if using.)
- Stir well to toast the spices for 1-2 minutes, releasing their full aroma.
Cook the Chicken:
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan
- Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the masala base.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown slightly
Add Water and Simmer:
- Pour in the water and bring the curry to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy thickens.
Finish and Garnish:
- Check for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, naan, or roti.
- Pair with a fresh green salad or raita for a complete meal.
This recipe highlights the rich and balanced flavors of Avitri Spices DIY Curry Powder, making it the
star of a comforting and aromatic dish
Recipe Benefits
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken: 500 grams, bone-in or boneless, cut into medium-sized pieces
- Avitri Spices DIY Curry Powder: 2 tablespoons
- Oil: 3 tablespoons (vegetable or mustard oil)
- Onion: 2 medium-sized, finely chopped
- Tomatoes: 2 medium-sized, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4-5 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1-inch piece, minced
- Green chilies: 2, slit (optional, for extra heat)
- Yogurt: 3 tablespoons (whisked)
- Water: 1 ½ cups (adjust for desired gravy consistency)
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves: for garnish, finely chopped
- Avitri Garam Masala: 1 teaspoon
- Avitri Cumin Powder: ½ teaspoon
Optional Spices (for extra flavor):
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken with 1 tablespoon of Avitri Spices DIY Curry Powder, yogurt, and a pinch of salt.
- Let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour for deeper flavor.
- Heat oil in a heavy-boƩomed pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and cook for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt.
- Cook until the tomatoes break down into a thick paste and the oil begins to separate from the mixture.
- Lower the heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of Avitri Spices DIY Curry Powder. (Add optional spices here if using.)
- Stir well to toast the spices for 1-2 minutes, releasing their full aroma.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan
- Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the masala base.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown slightly
- Pour in the water and bring the curry to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the gravy thickens.
- Check for seasoning and adjust salt if necessary.
- Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Marinate the Chicken:
Prepare the Base:
Cook the Tomatoes:
Add Curry Powder:
Cook the Chicken:
Add Water and Simmer:
Finish and Garnish:
- Serve hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, naan, or roti.
- Pair with a fresh green salad or raita for a complete meal.
This recipe highlights the rich and balanced flavors of Avitri Spices DIY Curry Powder, making it the star of a comforting and aromatic dish