Easy Chicken Curry Recipe: Indian Style

Tired of chicken curry recipes with long ingredient lists and complicated steps? If you’re short on time, this quick and easy Indian-style chicken curry is perfect for you (BEST INDIAN CHICKEN SOUP).

With just a few pantry staples, anyone, even beginners, can make this tasty home-style chicken curry at home. You can also use ready-made chicken curry paste to save even more time.

 

Make Ahead and Freeze for Convenience

Here’s a tip: cook a big batch and freeze individual portions. It’s a convenient way to enjoy homemade chicken curry whenever you want. You can also make it a day ahead for gatherings, the flavors get even better as the curry soaks into the chicken (CHICKEN RENDANG RECIPE).

Perfect for Any Meal

This chicken curry pairs perfectly with rice or rotis for a simple and satisfying meal anytime. It’s a delicious dish that brings comforting home-style flavors to your table (CHINESE CHILI CHICKEN RECIPES).

 

Ingredients

1 small chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces (mix with some turmeric powder)

Plain chili powder (as needed) – mix with a little water to form a thick paste

Spices - 2 broken cinnamon sticks, 2 star anise & 4 cloves

2 green chilies, cut in half and slice into 2

5 shallots, sliced

A few curry leaves

2 small tomatoes, sliced

¼ cup oil

Salt to taste

Water as needed

 

Method

Heat oil in a pan and add the cinnamon, star anise, cloves, green chilies, shallots, and curry leaves.

Sweat until the shallots soften.

Add the sliced tomatoes and chili paste.

Cook and stir until aromatic and the oil separates.

Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat them evenly into the curry paste.

Pour in water as needed, add salt, and stir.

Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

Turn off the heat.