Mom's Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Mom's Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 skinless chicken legs; 2 medium onions; 2 tablespoons oil (Canola, Vegetable or Olive); 4 teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera); 2 bay leaves (tez patta); 3 cloves (laung); 1 cinnamon stick (dalchini); 1 teaspoon cardamom seed (elainchi); 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi); 1 tablespoon cumin powder (jeera powder); 1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania powder); 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 -5 pinches salt; 3 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons garam masala

Servings: persons

8 skinless chicken legs
2 medium onions
2 tablespoons oil (Canola, Vegetable or Olive)
4 teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera)
2 bay leaves (tez patta)
3 cloves (laung)
1 cinnamon stick (dalchini)
1 teaspoon cardamom seed (elainchi)
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tablespoon cumin powder (jeera powder)
1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania powder)
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 -5 pinches salt
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoons garam masala

1
In a large (5-6 quart) pan heat the oil on medium heat.
2
Add the cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom, and ginger garlic paste.
3
Saute the spices until the cumin seeds start to brown.
4
Meanwhile chop the onions.
5
Add the onions to the pan and saute the mixture until onions begin to brown.
6
Add the turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, tomato paste and yogurt and salt.
7
Saute the mixture.
8
Add the chicken and cover.
9
Cook on medium low, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
10
If the spices are sticking on the bottom add a little more yogurt.
11
Add the garam masala, mix and cover.
12
Continue to cook the chicken until the chicken starts to separate from the bone.
13
A natural curry will have formed from the onions, tomato, yogurt, chicken and spices.
14
Serve with rice or roti or any other whole wheat bread.
15
You can garnish with fresh coriander.

529

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 skinless chicken legs, 2 medium onions, 2 tablespoons oil (Canola, Vegetable or Olive), 4 teaspoons cumin seeds (jeera), and more.

Yes, Mom'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!

Mom's Chicken Curry

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