Chicken Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 1 green chili, chopped (adjust to your preferred spice level)

• 2 tablespoon oil

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• Handful of fresh mint leaves

• 1 ripe tomato, chopped

• 4-5 teaspoons Madras Curry Powder (adjust to taste)

• 1/4 cup yogurt

• 1000 grams chicken pieces

• Water (as needed for desired consistency)

• 10 cashews (soaked in warm water)

• 1/2 teaspoon south indian meat masala (adjust to taste)

• Salt, to taste

• Juice of 1/2 lime

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Get Cooking:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

2. Add the chopped green chili and ginger-garlic paste. Cook until the raw smell disappears.

3. Toss in the fresh mint leaves and stir well.

4. Add the chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.

5. Sprinkle the curry powder (adjust the quantity based on your preference) and stir to combine.

6. Pour in the yogurt and mix thoroughly.

7. Add the chicken pieces and cook on high flame for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8. Once the chicken releases its water, reduce the flame to low and simmer. Add water gradually to achieve the desired consistency.

9. Meanwhile, grind the soaked cashews into a fine paste.

10. Add the cashew paste and garam masala to the chicken curry. Mix well.

11. Season with salt according to your taste.

12. Continue cooking until the chicken is tender and the oil starts to separate.

13. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and turn off the heat.

14. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve your chicken curry with steamed rice, dosa, idly or roti. Enjoy! 🍛🔥