Chicken masala recipe | How to make chicken masala gravy

chicken masala recipe where chicken is first marinated with a few Indian spices then slowly cooked in a spicy chicken masala made of onion tomato gravy is one of the simplest but mouthwatering chicken masala gravy recipe. In this post, you will learn how to make chicken masala gravy?

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Though there are a different recipes for chicken masala gravy including restaurant-style chicken butter masala, chicken Chettinad curry, chicken korma, etc, this is a very simple and easy chicken masala recipe that is made with only a few ingredients.

 

What is chicken masala

The recipe of chicken masala curry is originated in the Indian subcontinent, where bone-in chicken first marinated with a few Indian spices, oil, and ginger-garlic paste then cooked in onion and tomato gravy flavoured with various Indian spices.

 

What serves best with chicken masala

Chicken masala with naan, roti, and paratha is the best complementary Indian dish that everyone wants in their dining. You can also eat chicken masala with plain rice and chicken biryani.

 

| You can also check more chicken recipes :

• Chicken pakora
• Chicken 65
• Chicken korma
• Butter chicken
• Chilli chicken
• Chicken curry
• Kadai chicken
• Chicken burger
• Hyderabadi biryani
• Chicken fried rice

 

What is the difference between chicken tikka masala and chicken masala

The main difference between them is in the chicken tikka masala recipe chicken is first grilled in tawa and then make gravy using a lot of heavy creams but in a homemade chicken masala gravy dish, no grilling and cream are required.

 

Tips to make homemade chicken masala recipe

 

• Types of Chicken: To prepare the best chicken masala recipe only use bone-in chicken which gives authentic flavour to this chicken dish.

 

• Marinating Time: To reduce the cooking time as well as get the perfect tender and juicy chicken marinate all chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, oil, and a few Indian spices for at least 1 hour.

 

• Cooking Method: To make out aromatic chicken masala, slowly cooked the chickens in spicy tomato onion gravy on medium to low flame. 

 

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How to make chicken masala

 

The complete chicken masala preparation is classified into two simple categories,

The first one is the marination for the chicken masala recipe

and

the second one is preparing mouthwatering spicy chicken masala gravy.

So, let’s make it.

 

Marination for chicken masala recipe

 

1. At first, add 500 gm of bone-in chicken to a medium-size bowl.

 

2. After that, add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste.

 

3. Next, add 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder.

 

4. Also, add 1/8 tsp turmeric powder.

 

5. Sprinkle,1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp garam masala powder.

 

6. Now, add 2 tsp saunf or fennel seed 

 

7. Then add 1 tbsp mustard oil.

 

8. Also, add 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice.

 

9. Mix everything such that every spice is evenly coated with chicken pieces. 

 

10. Finally, set aside marinated chicken in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 hours or for tender and juicy chicken.

 

11. While marination is going on chopped 3 medium size tomatoes, deseed them and make a smooth tomato puree in a blender.

 

Making spicy chicken masala gravy

 

1. Now, for chicken masala gravy heat 4 to 5 tbsp oil in a kadhai or pan.

 

2. Then spread it evenly.

 

3. Next, add a few whole spices including 2 dried red chilies,4 cloves,4 green cardamoms, and one small bay leaf.

 

 

4. Now, saute them in medium flame for 1 min.

 

 

5. After that, add 3 medium size chopped or sliced onions.

 

6. saute them in medium flame for 3 to 4 min until onions become translucent.

 

7. Furthermore, add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste.

 

8. Saute for another 1 to 2 min until the raw smell of ginger garlic completely goes off.

 

9. Also, add 2 to 3 chopped green chili and saute the onions until the onions become slightly golden brown.

 

10. Now, pour the tomato puree which we made earlier in Kadai. 

 

11. Now mix 1 tsp salt.

 

12. Also, add 1/8 tsp turmeric powder and 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder.

 

13. Mix it with fried onion, sprinkle a little water and cook on a medium flame for up to 3-4 min until this spices mixture gets thickened.

 

14. Next, add marinated chickens in Kadai. 

 

15. Now, mix everything with chicken masalas and cook for 8 to 10 min on medium to low flame.

 

16. For, preparing chicken masala curry add 2 cups of water to a pan and mix everything.

 

17. Also, add 2 tsp garam masala powder and mix all chicken pieces in this gravy

 

 

18. Now, cover the pan with a lid and cook chicken masala gravy on medium to low flame for up to 10 min to 12 min.

 

19. Finally, our simple and most delicious chicken masala recipe is completed, now garnish with 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped coriander leaves.

 

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Yield: 4

Chicken masala recipe ( Chicken masala gravy recipe )

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Chicken masala recipe is prepared with some indian spice powder and onion tomato gravy without using any kind of stock or broth, curry powder or cornstarch. Must try this chicken masala gravy for your family.

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Additional Time 25 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

Marinating Ingredients For Chicken Masala

• 400 gm chicken [bone-in] 
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp salt [adjust as per need] 
• 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
• 2 tsp garam masala powder
• 2 tsp saunf or fennel seed
• 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
• 1 tbsp mustard oil

Other Chicken Masala Ingredients

• 5 to 6 tbsp oil 
• 1 small bay leaf or tej patta
• 4 green cardamon or elaichi 
• 4 cloves or laung
• 2 inch cinnamon or dalchini
• 2 to 3 dried red chili
• 3 medium size finely chopped or sliced onions
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 2 to 3 chopped green chilli
• 3 fresh medium size tomato puree
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 2 tsp garam masala powder
• ½ tsp turmeric or haldi powder
• salt to taste
• 2 cup water [adjust as per gravy need] 
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

How to make chicken masala gravy?

1. For marinating chicken masala in a mixing bowl add chicken pieces.
2. Then add some Indian spices including Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder,garam masala powder, salt, and a tsp of saunf.
3. Also add a tsp of vinegar or lemon juice, and mustard oil. mix them well, and set them aside for at least 1 hr in the refrigerator for simple marination.
4. Now, in a blender add deseeded 3 medium size tomatoes and make a smooth tomato puree for later use.
5. Next, for preparing chicken masala curry heat 5 to 6 tbsp oil in a Kadai in medium flame.
6. Then, add bay leaf, cinnamon, green cardamom, cloves, dried red chili and saute in medium flame for up to 1 min.
7. After that, add chopped onions and cook on medium flame until it turns slightly translucent.
8. Also, mix chopped green chili and the ginger-garlic paste and saute in medium flame until the raw smell goes away.
9. Next, add tomato puree, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and saute in medium flame until the raw smell of all the spices completely goes away.
10. Finally, add marinated chicken pieces to this Kadai.
11. Now, to get spicy chicken masala gravy add a little water and saute all of this mixture for up to 8-10 min on low flame.
12. Furthermore, add 2 cups of water,garam masala powder, mix everything then cover and cook chicken gravy on medium to low flame for up to 10 min.
13. After 10-12 min, your chickens become tender and juicy, if you want dry chicken masala then further cook until all the moisture completely evaporates and spices completely stick with chicken pieces.
14. In the end, our chicken masala recipe is complete now garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serves hot with Indian roti, naan.

Notes

Chicken Masala Recipe Note

1. To prepare dry chicken masala simmer this gravy for sometime until all the moisture completely evaporated.
2. To increase richness in gravy you can add cashew paste or cream at the end of making this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Yield

3

Serving Size

3
Amount Per Serving Calories 2840Total Fat 236gSaturated Fat 37gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 173gCholesterol 328mgSodium 5045mgCarbohydrates 80gFiber 11gSugar 17gProtein 108g

Disclaimer: The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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