🍗 Spicy Chicken Curry Recipe

A hot and hearty Indian-style chicken curry made with a robust masala base, perfect for spice lovers.

🧂 Ingredients
For Marination:
500 g chicken (bone-in or boneless)

½ cup yogurt

1 tsp red chili powder

½ tsp turmeric powder

Salt to taste

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for best flavor).

For the Curry:
2 tbsp oil (mustard oil or any neutral oil)

1 bay leaf

1–2 green cardamom pods

1 small cinnamon stick

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 large onion (finely chopped)

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

2 large tomatoes (pureed or finely chopped)

1 tsp coriander powder

½ tsp cumin powder

1½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

1 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Water as needed

🔥 Optional (for extra heat & aroma):
1–2 slit green chilies

1 tsp black pepper powder

1 tbsp Kasuri methi (crushed)

👩🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
Combine chicken with yogurt, spices, and ginger-garlic paste.

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.

2. Cook the Base Masala
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.

Add whole spices (bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cumin seeds).

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until raw smell disappears.

Add tomato puree and cook until oil starts separating.

Add coriander, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Cook masala until it turns deep red and thick.

3. Add Chicken
Add marinated chicken to the masala. Mix well.

Cook on high heat for 3–4 minutes to seal in flavor.

Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add Water & Simmer
Add 1 to 1½ cups of hot water (adjust depending on desired consistency).

Simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

5. Final Touch
Sprinkle garam masala, black pepper, and crushed kasuri methi (if using).

Mix well and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
Serve hot with steamed rice, jeera rice, roti, or naan.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

💡 Tips:
Use mustard oil for an extra kick and authenticity.

For richer flavor, add a dash of ghee or a spoonful of cream at the end.

Bone-in chicken adds more depth to the curry.

🌶️ Bold. Spicy. Satisfying.
Welza Tip: Add a teaspoon of our Welza Garam Masala just before serving for a powerful flavor lift.