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Ghee Chicken Curry Recipe

Spicy and flavourful chicken curry which is made using some spicy toasted spice powders. The ghee adds a nice flavour to the chicken curry. So good.
3.90 from 10 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Aarthi

Ingredients

  • Ghee - ¼ cup
  • Chicken - ½ kg
  • Salt to taste
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Yogurt / Curd - ½ cup
  • Onion - 2 large sliced thinly
  • Green Chillies - 2 slit
  • Curry leaves - 2 sprig
  • Tomatoes - 2 chopped finely
  • Tamarind pulp - 1 tblsp
  • Water as needed
  • Salt to taste
  • Garam Masala Powder - 1.5 tblsp
  • Coriander leaves a handful finely chopped

TO DRY ROAST & GRIND:

  • Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 2 tblsp
  • Coriander Powder - 2 tblsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Cumin Powder - 2 tsp
  • Garlic - 6 to 8 cloves

Instructions

  • Take chicken, yogurt, salt and turmeric powder in a bowl and mix well. Set aside for 30 mins.
  • Take spice powders in a dry pan and toast for 2 to 3 mins. Take it in a blender and add garlic. Grind to a smooth puree.
  • Heat ghee in a pan, add in curry leaves.
  • Add onions, chillies and salt and saute till golden.
  • Add in chicken and mix well. Cook for 10 mins.
  • Add in tomatoes and cook till mushy.
  • Now add in the ground masala, tamarind and water and mix well. Cook for 10 to 15 mins.
  • Add garam masala powder and mix well.
  • Cook till oil separates from the curry.
  • Add in coriander leavers and mix well.
  • Serve
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