Indulge in the Aromatic Flavors: Top Indian Chicken Curry Recipes

One of the unique things about Indian recipes is that they are very simple to make. However, they usually have tons of flavors. Today we will share the top 5 chicken recipes that are a staple in most Indian diets. As you may know, India is a diverse country; consequently, many states have chicken specifications. Chicken is a very commonly procured meat in each part of the country. Hence, there is a variation in each recipe. Today we are going to share the most common options when it comes to good Indian chicken curry recipes.

The best thing is that the ingredients you need for any chicken curry are usually quite similar. However, the cooking and preparation method is very different. If you love flavors and want to taste something that is not bland, then the Indian chicken curry recipe options are great. Not only that, each of the recipes we will talk about goes great with roti or naan. However, at the same time, Indian chicken curry (recipes) is an amazing partner for your rice. Get some good quality farm fresh chicken from Zorabian Foods, and you are good to go!

Indian Chicken Curry Recipes

When it comes to the best Indian chicken curry recipes, there are some rules. A very important thing you must remember is that cleaning and preparing the marinade is important. Not only that, but the more you practice, the texture of your gravies will automatically get better. Some of the top Indian chicken curry recipes that you need to try out are:

1. Chicken Potato Curry:

Ingredients Required:

• 1 Packet of Zorabian Pre-Cut Chicken Skinless (Curry Cut – 900 grams)
• Hung Curd – 200 grams
• Onion, Ginger, Garlic, Green Chili, and Tomato Paste – 1 Cup
• Onion Chopped Into Julien – 2 big
• Cumin Seeds
• Garam Masala – 2 teaspoons
• Potatoes – 4 big diced into half and fried with some salt and turmeric
• Red Chilly, Turmeric, Cumin, and Coriander Powder.
• Coriander Leaves -1/2 cup chopped
• Ghee – 1 tablespoon
• Mustard Oil – 2 tablespoons

Chicken with potato curry is a very famous dish that originates from the land of West Bengal. The best thing about this Indian chicken curry recipe is that it is extremely simple. However, at the same time, it is the perfect accompaniment for your rice. The first thing you need to do in this case is to marinate the chicken and take a big vessel. Add your chicken and the hung curd paste that you made into the vessel. A chicken marinade usually contains onions, ginger – garlic, tomato, and green chillies. Next, add some red chilli, turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder and mix it well. Once done, you can choose to add some garam masala and, along with that, one tablespoon of mustard oil.

After you see that the chicken has soaked up all the marinade, then comes the next steps. Here you need to take a big Kadhai, pour some mustard oil and let it heat thoroughly. Once done, temper with some cumin seeds, and you can also add a dry chilli. Next, add the chopped onions and fry them nicely unless they turn golden brown. When you see the onions turning golden brown, add the marinated chicken. To make the chicken succulent, we suggest that you try to put a lid on top and then cook. This will ensure that you let the chicken cook throughout and that it is not uncooked.

When you see that the oil from the chicken is separating, add your fried potatoes. We have mentioned it at the beginning. Next, add two cups of hot water and, along with that salt, according to your taste. It will take 10 minutes for the entire chicken to come to a boil. Now, you can finish it by adding a bit of ghee, garam masala powder, and chopped coriander. Now, serve this chicken potato curry with hot steamed rice or roti. No matter what chicken preparation you opt for, you must get fresh chicken for optimum taste and nutrition.

2. Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients Required:

• 1 Packet of Zorabian Chicken Breast Boneless (450 gms)
• Tomato – 4 big
• Onion – 4 big
• Ginger, Garlic, and Green Chill – 2 tablespoons
• Cashews – 8 to 10
• Hung Curd – 100 grams
• Butter – 50 grams
• Red Chilli, Coriander, and Cumin Powder
• Kasuri Methi – 1 tablespoon
• Fresh Cream – 2 tablespoons
• Salt and Sugar As Per Taste

The next chicken gravy dish, which is extremely popular, is the chicken tikka masala. Not only that, this one is quite a favourite of almost all Indians. For the perfect chicken tikka masala, you need to follow three steps. You first need to procure good quality chicken. You may choose fresh chicken home delivery from Zorabian and get the best quality chicken. Next, you need to prepare the chicken tikkas; for this, you will need to make a marinade. Add the hung curd, red chilli, cumin, coriander powder, and some Kasuri methi in a big bowl. Add the chicken pieces into the marinade and mix them well to cover the chicken pieces well.

Now, all you need to do is let the chicken stay in the marinade for some time while you create the gravy base. For this, take a big pan and add some oil to it. Now you need to add the ginger, garlic, green chilli, tomato, and onions after roughly chopping them. Once done, you must add the cashew nuts, salt, and sugar. Cook it slightly, then take it out and let it cool down. After this, you need to create a smooth paste from the same. Once done, add some butter to a pan and cook the chicken on a grill.

Finally, let the gravy cook in the kadhai and let it thicken. Make sure to add the rest of the masalas and, along with that, some salt and sugar. Finally, add your chicken pieces and finish them with fresh cream and coriander. The chicken tikka masala tends to go great with the popular butter naan.

3. Kadhai Chicken:

Ingredients Required:

• 1 Packet of Zorabian Pre-Cut Chicken Skinless (900 gms)
• Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder – 1 tablespoon
• Onion and Capsicum cut into cubes
• Coriander, cumin, as well as fennel seeds
• Salt and sugar as per taste
• Turmeric Powder – 1 teaspoon
• Black Peppercorns – 1 teaspoon
• Tomatoes, Ginger, and Garlic – Puree
• Fresh Cream – 1 tablespoon
• Oil – 1 tablespoon
• Butter – 25 grams

The first thing you need to do is dry roast all the seeds in a pan. Make sure that you include all the elements like coriander, cumin, dry red chilli, and fennel. The next thing that you need to do is cool down the spices and then make a fine powder out of the same. Once done, add the oil in a pan and then the cumin and let it crackle for some time. Then add the chopped onions, green chilli, and turmeric powder and let it fry. Do it until the smell disappears. Then add the mixture and let it cook for some time, and that too on high heat for at least 5 to 7 minutes. To avoid the masala from getting burnt, add a bit of water and cook for some time.

Next, add the chicken and the remaining masalas and let them cook for some time. Add water and let it simmer so the masala gets seeped into the chicken. Finally, when the chicken is done, add the fresh cream. Try to give it two minutes so that the gravy gets a texture. You can add the Capsicum, onion cubes, butter, and, finally, the Kasuri methi. Let the gravy simmer, and your Kadhai chicken is ready to serve. 

4. Chicken Stew:

Ingredients Required:

• 1 Packet of Zorabian Pre-Cut Chicken Skinless (900 gms)
• Milk – 1 Cup
• Vegetables like carrots, potatoes, beans, and Capsicum cut into big pieces
• Ginger, onion, and green chili paste
• Butter – 50 grams
• Cumin and Coriander Powder
• Salt and sugar as per taste
• Freshly ground black pepper

If you think Indian cuisine is all about spicy gravies, you might be mistaken. It is because chicken stew is indeed the food for the soul. Particularly if you are not feeling too well, it is the one thing that satiates your taste buds. Not only that, a stew is soul-enriching, and the chicken stew is the perfect option for you.

You do not need to do much for this recipe. The first thing is to source fresh vegetables and some good quality chicken. Cut vegetables into big pieces and lightly fry them with a little bit of salt and turmeric powder. Next, you need to make a paste of a bit of butter, onion, and ginger. After you notice that the raw smell is dying off, you can add the chicken and let it fry for some time.

Once that has been done, the next step is to add the cumin and the coriander powder and mix it well. It will ensure that you can add some flavour to the chicken. At the same time, it will help you to keep the recipe extremely simple. In the next step, you need to make sure that you add a little bit of hot water and the milk that you have kept. Let the chicken cook in the milk for at least half an hour, and that too on low heat. You will notice that the milk will give a creamy texture to your stew and bring the entire mixture together. 

When you see that the chicken is tender, you need to add the vegetables. It is because it will allow the vegetables to boil and seep in the flavors. Finally, finish the chicken stew with fresh black pepper and butter. The chicken stew goes great with appams, which is a South Indian bread. At the same time, you can choose to enjoy it with two slices of toasted bread!

5. Murgh Rezala:

Ingredients Required:

• 1 Packet of Pre-Cut Chicken Skinless (500 gms)
• Yogurt – 150 grams
• Coconut Milk – ½ cup
• Cashew nut Paste – 2 tablespoons
• White Onions – 3 big
• Ginger and Garlic Paste – 20 grams
• White Pepper Powder
• Ghee – 2 tablespoons
• Kewra Water – Just A Dash
• Mitha Atar- A Drop
• Salt and Sugar To Taste
• Makhana – 50 grams fried in ghee

Rezala is a taste that is not only royal but, at the same time, quite light on your stomach as well. It is the ultimate taste that we are going to suggest in this case. Not many people know this, but this royal dish originates from the land of Bengal and is extremely popular. To make a good rezala, you first need to marinate the chicken. And you need a little coconut milk and yoghurt, along with some salt and white pepper powder. Once your chicken is marinating, in the meantime, you can choose to create the base for your gravy. For this, you need to take some ghee in a pan and add white onions, ginger, and garlic paste. 

After that is done, you need to cook the paste to ensure that there is no raw smell to the mixture. The next thing you need to do is add the yoghurt and keep stirring it so it does not split. In the next step, add the cashew nut paste along with the white pepper, salt, and sugar and keep on cooking it. When you notice oil seeping out from the mixture, this is the right point to add the coconut milk. After adding the coconut milk, you will see that the gravy is slowly turning into a nice thick mixture. At this point, you need to add the chicken and let it cook in the gravy so that it becomes nice and tender.

Finally, when you see that the chicken is cooked, you need to add some hot water to the entire mixture. Consequently, add some seasonings like salt, pepper, and sugar. Add some kewra water, Mitha Atar, ghee, and the makhana you had fried at the inception. You are supposed to enjoy the rezala with tandoori roti. However, you can also couple it up with Bengali fried rice. 

The Bottom Line

All the chicken recipes we have spoken about today are easy to make. The only thing you need to ensure is that the quality of your ingredients is top-notch. For the freshest chicken, the best thing you can do is opt for fresh chicken home delivery from Zorabian Foods. No matter what kind of chicken pieces you need, be it boneless chicken, chicken kheema, or chicken curry cut, Zorabian Foods can meet all your requirements. Order Chicken Online with convenient delivery times 🕙 for Mumbai and Pune through our online store.