Andhra Chicken Curry
Servings:
4
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Difficulty:
Medium
Ingredients
- 750g-1kg bone-in chicken
- 3 large onions, finely sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 3-5 green chillies, slit
- 1.5-2 tbsp red chilli powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Handful fresh coriander leaves
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- 3-4 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds, soaked, optional
- 2 tbsp grated coconut, optional
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with salt, turmeric, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and 1 tsp chilli powder, rest 30 minutes
- Heat oil, add sliced onions, fry until golden-brown
- Add remaining ginger-garlic paste and green chillies, sauté till raw smell goes
- Add tomatoes, cook till soft and oil separates
- Add chilli and coriander powder and salt, fry 1-2 minutes
- Add marinated chicken, mix well, sauté on medium-high 5-7 minutes till it starts to sear
- Add 1-1.5 cups hot water for gravy, cover and cook on low till chicken is tender
- Stir in ground poppy seed-coconut paste if using, simmer 5-7 minutes
- Add garam masala and adjust salt and chilli, simmer 2-3 minutes
- Finish with coriander leaves and lemon juice
- Rest covered 10 minutes
- Serve with steamed rice, pulao, dosa, or roti