Curd Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• Chicken - 1 kg (app. 2 lbs.)
• Yogurt - 1 cup (beaten)
• Onion - 1 big/ 2 small (finely chopped)
• Ginger garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
• Green Chillies - 1 or 2
• Assorted Whole Garam Masala - (1 cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 3 cloves etc.)
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp (or to taste)
• Pepper Powder - 1 tbsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Cilantro - 1/4 bunch (finely chopped)
• Curry Leaves - for garnish
• Oil – 2 tbsp

Method

1. Marinate the chicken with the yogurt and all the dry masala powders (red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric powder and pepper powder).
2. Heat oil in a pan and fry the whole garam masala and cumin seeds.
3. Add the onions, green chilies and cook till it turns nice and golden brown. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
4. Add the marinated chicken to this and bring everything to a boil. Add water if you want a thinner gravy.
5. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. Mix in the finely chopped coriander leaves and switch off. Curd chicken curry is ready to be served.