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Homestyle Chicken Curry

Mom's Chicken Curry [Homestyle Chicken Curry]

Jyoti Behrani
This delicious one-pot chicken curry is made with basic ingredients and comes together in no time. Perfect for weeknights dinner!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish/Entrees, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR MOM’S CHICKEN CURRY

    FOR THE MARINATE

    • 1 whole chicken cut into small pieces; [approx. 3 lbs.]
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
    • ½ cup thick yogurt
    • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder; adjust to taste
    • 2 tablespoon canola or olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • salt to taste

    FOR TOMATO PUREE

    • 1 medium tomato
    • 2-3 green chili; adjust to taste

    FOR THE CURRY

    Instructions
     

    PREP FOR MOM’S CHICKEN CURRY

    • This process can be done a day in advance. You can marinate the chicken overnight or minimum of 30 minutes.

    STEP1: MARINATE THE CHICKEN

    • Using a paper towel, pat dry the chicken to get rid of any excess moisture.
    • In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, oil, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
    • Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.

    INSTANT POT MOM’S CHICKEN CURRY

      STEP 2: PREPARE THE SAUCE [MASALA]

      • In a blender jar, add chopped tomatoes, and green chili and make a puree. Keep it aside.
      • Turn Instant Pot to sauté (more) and heat the oil.
      • Add cumin seeds, whole cloves, whole green cardamom, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for 10-15 seconds.
      • Next add onions, a pinch of salt, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions turn light brown. Stir at regular intervals.
      • Now add ginger-garlic paste, and sauté for 30 seconds.
      • Add tomato puree, and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Cook the sauce until the oil starts to separate. Stir at regular intervals.

      STEP 3: ADD MARINATED CHICKEN; PRESSURE COOK

      • Add the chicken, and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Stir the chicken a few times.
      • Add 1-2 tablespoons of water and deglaze the pot.
        Note: There will be enough liquid to build the pressure and cook the chicken. Do not add too much water.
      • Close the Instant Pot lid, vent sealed. Pressure cook (high) for 10 minutes. Allow 10 minutes of natural pressure release.

      STEP 4: ENJOY MOM’S CHICKEN CURRY

      • [Optional] Turn ON sauté (more), and simmer the curry for 2-3 minutes or until desired consistency.
      • Sprinkle some garam masala, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh cilantro. Serve with some Basmati Rice, roti, or naan. Enjoy!

      STOVETOP MOM’S CHICKEN CURRY

        STEP 2: PREPARE THE SAUCE [MASALA]

        • In a blender jar, add chopped tomatoes, and green chili and make a puree. Keep it aside.
        • Heat oil in a pressure cooker.
        • Add cumin seeds, whole cloves, whole green cardamom, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Sauté for 10-15 seconds.
        • Next add onions, a pinch of salt, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the onions turn light brown. Stir at regular intervals.
        • Now add ginger-garlic paste, and sauté for 30 seconds.
        • Add tomato puree, and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Cook the sauce until the oil starts to separate. Stir at regular intervals.

        STEP 3: ADD MARINATED CHICKEN; PRESSURE COOK

        • Add the chicken, and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Stir the chicken a few times.
        • Add 1-2 tablespoons of water and deglaze the pot.
          Note: There will be enough liquid to build the pressure and cook the chicken. Do not add too much water.
        • Close the pressure cooker lid, and put the weights. After the first whistle reduces the heat and cook the chicken for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.

        STEP 4: ENJOY MOM’S CHICKEN CURRY

        • [Optional] Turn ON heat (more), and simmer the curry for 2-3 minutes or until desired consistency.
        • Sprinkle some garam masala, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh cilantro. Serve with some Basmati Rice, roti, or naan. Enjoy!

        Video

        Notes

        Please refer to the post for the following:
        1. Tips For Delicious Mom's Chicken Curry
        2. Can I Freeze The Chicken Curry
        3. Frequently Asked Questions

        Disclaimer

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