Jeeems Homemade Chicken Curry Masala Recipe

Name: Jeeems Homemade Chicken Curry Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 1/4 pounds Boneless Chicken Breast; 3- 1/2 ounces, fluid Oil Or Ghee (clarified Butter); 3 whole Onions, Chopped; 3 whole Ripe Tomatoes, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Deggi Mirch (Indian Paprika); 1/2 ounces, weight Chicken Masala Powder (approximately 1 Tablespoon); Salt To Taste; 3- 1/2 ounces, fluid Natural (unflavored) Yogurt; 2 ounces, fluid Water; 1/2 ounces, fluid Lime Or Lemon Juice; 18 ounces, weight Kasoori Methi Leaves (See Note Below)

Servings: persons

2- 1/4 pounds Boneless Chicken Breast
3- 1/2 ounces, fluid Oil Or Ghee (clarified Butter)
3 whole Onions, Chopped
3 whole Ripe Tomatoes, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Deggi Mirch (Indian Paprika)
1/2 ounces, weight Chicken Masala Powder (approximately 1 Tablespoon)
Salt To Taste
3- 1/2 ounces, fluid Natural (unflavored) Yogurt
2 ounces, fluid Water
1/2 ounces, fluid Lime Or Lemon Juice
18 ounces, weight Kasoori Methi Leaves (See Note Below)

1
Wash, trim and cut chicken to your desired size and set aside.
2
Heat ghee or oil in a pan and fry chopped onions until golden.
3
Add chopped tomatoes, deggi mirch and stir well.
4
Add chicken masala powder and salt to taste and stir fry this mixture for 2 or three minutes.
5
Add chicken to the mixture and fry the chicken pieces for 10 minutes.
6
Add yogurt and water; mix.
7
Reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
8
Prevent it from sticking to the pan.
9
Add lime juice and kasoori methi leaves.
10
Stir and serve.
11
Note: The cook at Namaste Orange says you can substitute fennugreek leaves for the kasoori methi leaves but I havent tried this.
12
Either of these can be found at a cooking supply store that handles Indian food, or if youve got plastic, they can be purchased easily online.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 1/4 pounds Boneless Chicken Breast, 3- 1/2 ounces, fluid Oil Or Ghee (clarified Butter), 3 whole Onions, Chopped, 3 whole Ripe Tomatoes, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Jeeems Homemade Chicken Curry Masala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Jeeems Homemade Chicken Curry Masala

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