Andhra Chicken Curry

Andhra Chicken Curry

Andhra Chicken Curry

Fiery Kodi Kura — tender chicken pieces simmered in a scorching Guntur chilli and onion gravy, tempered with whole spices and curry leaves.

Cuisines

Andhra Telangana

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Total: 55 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Chicken 500 grams Chicken , cut into pieces
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Onion 2 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 2 medium Tomato , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add cumin seeds.
  2. 2 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil starts to separate.
  5. 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. 6 Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat them with the spice mixture.
  7. 7 Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until it turns white and starts to brown slightly.
  8. 8 Add water and cover the pan. Let it simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  9. 9 Sprinkle garam masala over the curry and mix well.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer taste, add a splash of coconut milk towards the end of cooking.