Chicken Curry & Roti Recipe
Here’s a simple chicken curry recipe that pairs perfectly with roti:
### Chicken Curry
#### Ingredients:
– **500g chicken (cut into pieces)**
– **2 large onions (finely chopped)**
– **2 tomatoes (pureed)**
– **1 cup plain yogurt**
– **2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste**
– **2 tbsp oil**
– **1 tsp cumin seeds**
– **1 tsp turmeric powder**
– **1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)**
– **1 tsp ground coriander**
– **1 tsp garam masala**
– **1/2 tsp black pepper powder**
– **1 cup water (or as needed)**
– **Salt to taste**
– **Fresh cilantro for garnish**
Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Base:**
– Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
– Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
2. **Add Aromatics:**
– Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. **Cook the Tomatoes and Spices:**
– Add tomato puree, turmeric, red chili powder, and ground coriander. Cook until oil separates from the masala.
4. **Add Chicken:**
– Add chicken pieces and salt. Stir well to coat the chicken with spices. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
– Mix in yogurt and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. **Simmer:**
– Add water and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and the gravy thickens. Stir occasionally.
– Stir in garam masala and black pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.
6. **Finish:**
– Garnish with fresh cilantro.
