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Dry Chicken Curry

Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 800 gm chicken cut into medium pieces
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Wash and drain the chicken. Toss the masala powders to coat the chicken and set aside.
  • Heat ghee in a saucepan. Splutter the cumin and mustard seeds.
  • Add the onions and saute with some salt till wilted and slightly browned.
  • Add the curry leaves and ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell is gone.
  • Add the chicken and toss well. Add more salt if needed. Cook on closed lid and low flame, tossing the chicken occasionally, till well cooked. The chicken will cook in its own juice.
  • Switch off once done. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot with chapathis.