South Indian Chicken Curry Recipe
Spiced basmati rice, green cardamom, cilantro raita, lacha bread
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Ingredients
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Chicken Curry
Basmati Rice
Cilantro Raita
Lacha Bread
Method
Chicken Curry
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Incorporate Tomatoes
Add pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
- 5
Add Chicken
Stir in the marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken is browned.
- 6
Mix Spices
Add coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- 7
Simmer
Pour in coconut milk and mix well. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Basmati Rice
- 9
Rinse and Soak Rice
Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak in water for 30 minutes.
- 10
Cook Rice
In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add soaked rice, cardamom pods, and salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy.
Cilantro Raita
- 11
Prepare Raita
In a bowl, mix yogurt, chopped cilantro, grated cucumber, salt, and cumin powder. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.
Lacha Bread
- 12
Make Dough
In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Knead for about 5-7 minutes.
- 13
Rest Dough
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 14
Shape Bread
Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle, then fold it into pleats and roll it again.
- 15
