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Chicken Masala Curry

One of the most simple, home-style Indian chicken curry recipes there is. This chicken masala recipe goes great with rice, chapatti, naan, and paratha. Each household is guaranteed to have its own, but this chicken curry recipe is perfect for the beginner and experts alike.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs or Pieces
  • 100 ml Olive Oil
  • 2 Large Onions
  • 1 Step 1 Spices from Smoked Oke Box
  • Coriander Optional
  • Extra Heat - Chilli spice from Smoke Oke Box Optional

Instructions

  • In a pan add the olive oil and heat up for 1-2 minutes on medium heat until hot.
  • Add the finely chopped onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly browned
  • Add the tin of tomatoes and cook for3-4 minutes.
  • Add the spices from Step 1. and cook for 5 minutes ensuring that you add some water so that the spices do not burn. You can add more Chilli Powder for a hotter dish.
  • Cook the spices for 5 minutes ensuring you add some water so that the spiced do not burn.
  • Add the chicken (chopped or whole)and coat with the masala before covering with a lid and allow to cook for20-30minutes.
  • Add the freshly chopped Coriander. (Optional)
  • Serve with rice or naan bread and enjoy!  

Notes

Purchase the Chicken Masala Recipe Box to make this amazing curry!