Chicken Masala by @thenottychef

50 min

4 servings

๐Ÿ—

500 g

Chicken

๐Ÿง…

2

Onion

๐Ÿ…

2

Tomato

๐Ÿง„

15 ml

Ginger-garlic paste

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

3

Green chilies

๐Ÿฅฃ

120 ml

Yogurt

๐Ÿซ—

30 ml

Oil

๐ŸŒฟ

15 g

Fresh coriander

๐Ÿซ™

5 ml

Cumin seeds

๐ŸŒฟ

1

Bay leaf

๐Ÿซ™

5 ml

Turmeric

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

7.5 ml

Red chili powder

๐Ÿซ™

10 ml

Coriander powder

๐Ÿ›

5 ml

Garam masala

๐Ÿง‚

3 g

Salt

๐Ÿ’ง

240 ml

Water

  1. Chop
    • onion
    • green chili
    • tomato

    Finely chop 2 onions and 2 to 3 green chilies. Blend or crush 2 tomatoes into a smooth pulp.

  2. Heat
    • cooking oil
    • cumin seeds
    • bay leaf

    Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 bay leaf.

  3. Add
    • onion
    • Oil

    Add the chopped onions to the hot oil. Sautรฉ for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.

  4. Add
    • ginger-garlic paste
    • green chili

    Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and the chopped green chilies. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.

  5. Stir
    • tomato
    • ground turmeric
    • Oil

    Stir in the tomato pulp, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 2 tsp ground coriander, and salt. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the masala thickens and oil separates at the edges.

  6. Add
    • chicken
    • Garam masala

    Add 500 g chicken pieces to the masala. Stir to coat every piece evenly.

  7. Cook
    • chicken

    Cook the coated chicken uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat. Stir occasionally to seal the chicken.

  8. Whisk
    • plain yogurt
    • chicken

    Whisk 1/2 cup plain yogurt in a bowl until smooth. Lower the heat and stir the yogurt into the chicken gradually.

  9. Pour
    • water
    • chicken

    Pour in up to 1 cup water to reach a thick gravy consistency. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.

  10. Stir
    • garam masala
    • fresh coriander

    Stir in 1 tsp garam masala. Garnish the curry with chopped fresh coriander before serving hot.

Chicken Masala by @thenottychef

50 min

4 servings

๐Ÿ—

500 g

Chicken

๐Ÿง…

2

Onion

๐Ÿ…

2

Tomato

๐Ÿง„

15 ml

Ginger-garlic paste

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

3

Green chilies

๐Ÿฅฃ

120 ml

Yogurt

๐Ÿซ—

30 ml

Oil

๐ŸŒฟ

15 g

Fresh coriander

๐Ÿซ™

5 ml

Cumin seeds

๐ŸŒฟ

1

Bay leaf

๐Ÿซ™

5 ml

Turmeric

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

7.5 ml

Red chili powder

๐Ÿซ™

10 ml

Coriander powder

๐Ÿ›

5 ml

Garam masala

๐Ÿง‚

3 g

Salt

๐Ÿ’ง

240 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Finely chop 2 onions and 2 to 3 green chilies. Blend or crush 2 tomatoes into a smooth pulp.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธgreen chili
    ๐Ÿ…tomato
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
  2. Step 2/10

    Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 bay leaf.

    ๐Ÿซ—cooking oil
    ๐Ÿซ™cumin seeds
    ๐ŸŒฟbay leaf
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  3. Step 3/10

    Add the chopped onions to the hot oil. Sautรฉ for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.

    ๐Ÿง…onion
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  4. Step 4/10

    Add 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and the chopped green chilies. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic.

    ๐Ÿง„ginger-garlic paste
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธgreen chili
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  5. Step 5/10

    Stir in the tomato pulp, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 2 tsp ground coriander, and salt. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the masala thickens and oil separates at the edges.

    ๐Ÿ…tomato
    ๐Ÿซ™ground turmeric
    ๐ŸŒถ๏ธred chili powder
    ๐Ÿซ™ground coriander
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  6. Step 6/10

    Add 500 g chicken pieces to the masala. Stir to coat every piece evenly.

    ๐Ÿ—chicken
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  7. Step 7/10

    Cook the coated chicken uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat. Stir occasionally to seal the chicken.

    ๐Ÿ—chicken
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  8. Step 8/10

    Whisk 1/2 cup plain yogurt in a bowl until smooth. Lower the heat and stir the yogurt into the chicken gradually.

    ๐Ÿฅฃplain yogurt
    ๐Ÿ—chicken
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  9. Step 9/10

    Pour in up to 1 cup water to reach a thick gravy consistency. Cover the pan and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.

    ๐Ÿ’งwater
    ๐Ÿ—chicken
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cup
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
  10. Step 10/10

    Stir in 1 tsp garam masala. Garnish the curry with chopped fresh coriander before serving hot.

    ๐Ÿ›garam masala
    ๐ŸŒฟfresh coriander
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅ„wooden spoon
    ๐Ÿ”ชchef's knife

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Condiments, Herbs, Spices, Seasonings, Liquids

Ingredients

Chicken, Onion, Tomato, Ginger-garlic paste, Green chilies, Yogurt, Oil, Fresh coriander, Cumin seeds, Bay leaf, Turmeric, Red chili powder, Coriander powder, Garam masala, Salt, Water

Notes

Chicken (bone-in or boneless), Onion (finely chopped), Tomato (blended or crushed), Green chilies (2-3 chilies), Oil (or ghee), Fresh coriander (for garnish), Garam masala (used twice: in cooking and to finish), Salt (to taste), Water (as needed)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Calories

405 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 34g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Fat: 23g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 105mg, Iron: 2.6mg, Potassium: 610mg, Sodium: 430mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 95ยตg, Vitamin C: 18mg, Vitamin B6: 0.65mg, Vitamin B12: 0.45ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring spoons, measuring cup, mixing bowl

Appliances

Stove, Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@thenottychef

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Thick, Creamy, Saucy, Juicy

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Aromatic, Tangy, Rich, Earthy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4ยฐC / 40ยฐF,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 90 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze within 2 hours of cooking,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)