Delicious Chicken Masala Recipe
A rich and flavorful Chicken Masala dish made with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and a creamy tomato-based gravy. Perfect for a comforting Indian meal!
Ingredients
For Marination:
- 500 gram chicken (bone-in or boneless)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
For Gravy:
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 2 green cardamoms
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh cream (optional)
- Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice.
- Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the marinade.
- Let it rest for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to infuse.
Step 2: Prepare the Gravy
- Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamoms, and cumin seeds. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
- Pour in the tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes until the oil separates.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
- Add the marinated chicken and mix well with the masala.
- Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add water to adjust the consistency of the gravy.
- Simmer for another 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Stir in fresh cream (optional) for a rich texture.
Step 4: Garnish & Serve
- Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves on top.
- Serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavor.
- Adjust spice levels as per your preference.
- Adding fresh cream gives a richer taste, but it’s optional.
- Bone-in chicken adds more flavor to the gravy.