Mama'S Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Mama'S Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, and; cardamom, ground together; 6 curry leaves; 1/2 onion; 4 green chili peppers; 1 tomatoes; 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon garam masala powder; 2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; oil

Servings: persons

1 roasting chicken
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, and
cardamom, ground together
6 curry leaves
1/2 onion
4 green chili peppers
1 tomatoes
1 lemon
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garam masala powder
2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
oil

1
Cut the chicken into portions, as desired. Marinade with salt and a whole lemon. Set aside for about 1/2 hour.
2
Put about 10 tbsp of Oil into a deep pot and allow it to heat. Add the fenugreek, curry leaves, the garlic, ginger and cardamom mixture, green chilie, rampa and onion. Stir for about 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes.
3
When the ingredients are a golden brown colour, start adding the spices, starting with: Chilie powder then followed by Masala, Turmeric and Curry powder. Stir well.
4
When the mixture is almost a shade of dark red, put the chicken in, including the marinade.
5
Raise the fire to let the curry boil. Add about 1/4 cup of water if necessary (or if you want more curry). Lower the heat and cook for about 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 roasting chicken, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, and, cardamom, ground together, 6 curry leaves, and more.

Yes, Mama'S Chicken Curry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama'S Chicken Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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