Traditional Indian Chicken Curry

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
350gm Skinless Chicken Thighs1 Cup Chopped Onion 2 Tbsp oil5 Slices Ginger 3 Garlic Cloves1 Tbsp/ 2Tbsp Chicken Curry Powder (According to your heat preference)1/2 can Chopped Tomato200ml Boiled Water
Directions
1) Clean the chicken and cut into bite-sized pieces with or without the bones in place.
2) Heat a nonstick, deep pan and warm the oil.
3) Saute the onions until golden brown.
4) Add ginger and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5) Add the curry powder. (Try to buy specific Chicken Curry Powder because the proportion of the spices will be different in each. I prefer Melam Chicken Curry Powder.)
6) Add a few Tbsp of water to the mixture and bring the heat to very low or your paste will burn.
7) Cook until the oil in the mixture start to show through the mixture.
8) Add the chicken pieces and tomatoes and stir.
9) Put a lid over it and let it cook for 5 minutes.
10) Stir the chicken again and add half of the water and simmer it until the oil shows above the curry.
11) Add salt to taste and it's ready to serve.


Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 144.6
  • Total Fat: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.6 mg
  • Sodium: 82.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
  • Protein: 18.6 g

Member Reviews
  • GENASAI
    When do you add the tomatoes and why do you only add half the water? - 1/18/09

    Reply from MILIESANJU (3/8/09)
    sorry i forget about the tomatoes ,please add it together with the chicken.but make sure the onions are well satuted. half of the water frist becoz we want the mixture to cook well and for the oil to see thru other wise u curry will have a different taste .add the remaining water at the end as neede

  • MILLHILLIAN1
    This is awesome. Easy to make and the best chicken curry I've ever had. I look forward to making more of your recipes. - 9/6/09
  • OMER443
    This will definitely become a regular dinner. My kids ate every last bite! I did add two minced, seeded jalapenos! It was excellent. I have always loved Indian food but this was the best. i did use frozen chicken tenderloin and did not chop them. This made this a super easy, healthy dish! - 1/10/09

    Reply from MILIESANJU (3/8/09)
    thanks for ur comment

  • SEMIPRECIOUS
    I agree....this is an amazingly simple, tasty recipe. Thank you so much! - 5/3/09
  • SALVARAD1
    The instructions were very badly written: what size onion? when do I add the tomatoes? I love curry dishes but I didn't think this recipe was so great. I would try other recipes first. - 2/25/09

    Reply from MILIESANJU (3/8/09)
    an average sized onion is approximately 50 calories and people have different attitude to it , some like the taste and smell of it and wouldn't mind it if the recipe has a stronger flavour of the onion. i didn't specify it becoz i believe cooking is an art and it shows individual prefferences.

  • CHRISTIANSEVEN
    Great recipe, not to mention quick and easy! Masala curry powder worked wonderfully. Thanks for taking the time to add this recipe to the site. Merci! - 8/29/10
  • RAJREENA1
    Can you clarify how much tomato is needed? - 8/24/09
  • SKPREVOTT
    I love curry but I do not know how to make it. Do you used fresh or crystallized ginger? - 11/30/08

    Reply from MILIESANJU (1/2/09)
    i usually use fresh ginger haven't tried any crystallized ones

  • LOSINGTOWINNING
    ok what does gm mean im confused can you just put how many pieces?
    - 11/15/08

    Reply from MILIESANJU (11/24/08)
    its grams , i buy chicken thighs in 500-600gram pack and cut them into small pieces ,weigh them before i freeze them. i think its about 5-6 medium size pieces

  • HAZARDOUSSMOKER
    I took a twist on the recipe and used 2 fresh chopped tomatoes instead of canned. I also added 1/4 teaspoon of Red Savina Pepper powder to add some heat to the dish and served it over a bed of short grain rice. - 9/25/10
  • NITAINMN
    The photo looks really yummy! Your recipe calls for 2 tbsp of Olive oil which is not in the nutrition data. I wonder what the true fat content would be? Could you please specify which brand and what kind of curry powder you use? I'd like to make it - bought all the ingredients-sitting in the fridge. - 7/12/09
  • ONETHIRTYTHREE
    THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! MY FIANCE AND I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!!!! - 4/22/09
  • HOLLY2346
    Oh my gosh, i loved this recipe! This is the first time i've made Curried Chicken, it was easy to make and turned out so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing! - 4/7/09
  • CATTRINA
    YES I TRIED TO MAKE IT BEFORE BUT NOW THAT YOU EXPLAINED A LITTLE BIT MORE I THINK IT MAKES A DIFERENCE. - 12/5/08
  • MRSJAY35
    tastes good! Family liked it. - 12/4/08
  • LAUGHMORE4LIFE
    Finally! An EASY Chicken Curry recipe! Thanks! I'll try it! - 11/16/08

    Reply from MILIESANJU (11/24/08)
    thanks

  • MISSELECTRA
    I've been looking for a hearty traditional curry recipe for some time now. This was so easy to make and my friends all loved it! Thank you!

    Also, adding 1/2 of a red hot chilli pepper really spices it up a notch :) - 11/16/08

    Reply from MILIESANJU (11/24/08)
    what i do is add peppercorns in the begining and let it crackle and sometimes add dried red chilly into it .

  • KRISTY_LOVEX3
    really good, I plan on making this often - 11/12/08

    Reply from MILIESANJU (11/24/08)
    thanks

  • MROBERTS28
    This sounds wonderful (and easy too). I can't wait to try it. I think it will be one of my go-to meals on a work night. Thanks for sharing! - 11/6/08

    Reply from MILIESANJU (11/24/08)
    thanks

  • JESSICARAJU
    Very Tasty! My family loved it! - 11/5/08

    Reply from MILIESANJU (11/24/08)
    thanks

  • JWGERST10
    One half can of tomatoes...what size can? - 7/6/18
  • 1SUZIQ11
    Sounds delicious! I'll try it! Do you serve this on rice? - 6/19/18
  • ICAND0ITT00
    Very nice. I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned and I didn't have fresh ginger, so I used half teas ground ginger. Will definitely have this again. - 12/21/17
  • PIPPAMOUSE
    We liked it. - 12/3/17
  • MICHAELH272
    My girlfriend and I were really excited to try this recipe, but it was a big disappointment. It was very bland, the instructions were difficult to follow, and we definitely won't be making this curry again. - 4/16/17