A rich, comforting curry full of flavor
This slow cooked chicken curry is designed for days when you want a proper meal without standing in the kitchen for hours. The chicken becomes tender as it cooks slowly in a deeply flavored sauce made with warm spices. Everything comes together in one pot with minimal effort after the initial prep. It is an easy way to have a comforting, homemade curry ready when your schedule feels full.
Slow Cooked Chicken Curry
Ingredients
- 750 g chicken pieces bone-in or boneless
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions finely sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 medium tomatoes blended or finely chopped
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 half cup water
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
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Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until golden brown.
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Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
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Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the oil begins to separate.
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Lower the heat and add yogurt, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt. Stir well until the spices are evenly mixed.
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Add the chicken and coat it thoroughly with the sauce.
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Pour in water, cover the pot, and cook on low heat for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Once the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.
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Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or flatbread.
