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Ingredients for Madras Masala Chicken Curry:
(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)
- Chicken - 500 gms (curry cut pieces with bones)
For Marination:
- Salt- 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder- 1/2 tsp
For the Masala Paste:
- Refined Oil- 1.5 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds- 1 tsp
- Coriander Seeds- 2 tbsp
- Fennel Seeds- 1 tsp
- Whole Black Peppercorns- 1 tsp
- Whole Dried Red Chillies, cut- 5-6
- Onions, thick sliced- 2 small (120 gms)
- Ginger, chopped- 1” piece( 8 gms)
- Garlic cloves- 6( 8 gms)
- Green Cardamom- 3
- Cloves-3
- Cinnamon- 1 small
- Star Anise- 1
- Red Tomatoes, sliced- 2 small (100 gms)
- Salt- 1/2 tsp
Other Ingredients:
- Bay Leaf- 2 (cut)
- Curry Leaves- 15-20
- Refined Oil- 3 tbsp
Preparation:
- Marinate the chicken pieces with salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and set aside for 30 mins.
- For the Masala paste, heat oil and add all the whole spices like cumin, coriander & fennel seeds, whole black peppercorns and lastly the whole red chillies (cut). Give a mix and fry on low heat for around 2 mins.
- Now add the thick sliced onions and mix and fry on medium heat for 2 mins.
- Now reduce heat and add the chopped ginger, garlic and whole spices (green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon & star anise). Mix and fry on low heat for 2 mins.
- Lastly add the sliced tomatoes & 1/2 tsp salt. Give a mix and fry on medium heat for 3 mins till tomatoes are soft.
- Remove to a plate and allow it to cool.
- Now transfer this to a grinder/blender jar and first coarse grind it.
- Add 1/2 cup water and blend it to a smooth paste.
Process:
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan/kadhai and add the cut bay leaves and curry leaves.
- Give a stir and then add the marinated chicken pieces.
- Mix and fry on high heat for 3 mins and then on medium heat for another 2-3 mins till the chicken pieces are browned.
- Now add the Masala paste made earlier and mix & fry on medium heat for 6-7 mins till the masala is fried well and oil separates.
- Now add 200 ml water, give a mix and cover & cook on low heat for 15-20 mins till chicken is tender and oil separates.
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