Simple Chicken Curry

By Moira Hodgson

Total Time
45 minutes
Rating
4(50)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 13- to 4-pound chicken cut up
  • 2tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
  • 2medium onions, chopped
  • 2cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2teaspoons garam masala (see above)
  • Water or stock to cover
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Dry the chicken pieces with paper towels. Heat the ghee or clarified butter in a heavy-bottomed casserole and fry the chicken until golden. Remove and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Soften the onions and the garlic in the ghee or butter. Add the masala and cook, stirring, for two minutes, taking care to prevent burning.

  3. Step 3

    Add the stock or water, season with salt and pepper, and return the chicken to the casserole. Simmer gently until chicken is done, about 30 to 45 minutes.

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KPBoehm

This dish is easy and delicious. I topped it with cilantro for some added flavor.

Laura Osman

Where is the garam masala recipe?

KPBoehm

This dish is easy and delicious. I topped it with cilantro for some added flavor.

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