Khada Masala Chicken Curry Recipe

Chicken curry cooked with Khada Masala or Indian whole spices

Indian spices can be your most trusted friend in the kitchen, only if you learn its temperament. Every spice is different and when used in combination, can give you a flavour bomb to your dish. This chicken curry recipe is cooked with such delectable choice of Indian spices which takes this recipe to a whole new gastronomic level altogether.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Chicken Recipes, Condiments & Sauces, Gluten Free Recipes, Non vegetarian Recipe, Party Food

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Spice Mix Preparation Time 15

Total Time 1

Servings 4 People

Calories 198kcal

Author Priyanka

Equipment

Stove Top
Heavy bottom Non-stick Pan
MagicBullet Blender

Ingredients

Khada Masala Spice Mix

1 Dried Red Chilli
1 Star Anise
1 Black Cardamom
4 Green Cardamom
4 Cloves
1½ tsp Cumin Seeds
1 inch Cinnamon Stick
½ tsp Black Peppercorns
2 tsp Coriander Seeds
1 tsp Fennel Seeds

Chicken Curry Gravy

500 gms Chicken pieces
1 Bay Leaf
2 Onion Medium
3-4 Tomatoes Medium - Organic
1 tbsp Ginger Paste
4-5 Cloves of Garlic
1 tbsp Vinegar
3 tbsp Mustard Oil
Salt to Taste
½ tsp Turmeric Powder

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken for the curry

Rub the chicken pieces with some Salt, Turmeric Powder, Vinegar and a drizzle of Mustard Oil. Keep it covered for 30 minutes.

Making of Spice Mix

Heat a skillet. Keep the flame medium-low.
Now, place all the spices on the skillet and stir it. When you see the spices browning up a bit, turn off the heat. Remove the skillet from the stove top or hob and keep stirring the spices as the skillet still retains enough heat to burn the spices.
When you feel that the skillet has cooled down a bit, remove the spices and blend them into a fine powder.

Making the Chicken Curry

Heat Mustard Oil in a pan. Drop the Bay leaf in it.
Meanwhile grind the Onions, Tomatoes, and Garlic into a fine paste, & add this to the Oil.
Fry this mix till it reduces in half.
Now, add the marinated Chicken and the prepared Spice Mix. Give everything a stir so that the masala has covered the chicken nicely.
Add around 1/2 cup of water and check the seasoning. Add salt as required. Cover the pan with a lid to simmer for 5-7 minutes.
Remove the lid to see if the chicken has cooked properly.
Once you see that the chicken has cooked nicely, remove from heat and serve. You may garnish it with finely chopped Coriander leaves, sliced Onion and Ginger julienne.