One Pot Spicy Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken (I used 2 chicken leg quarters, cut into thighs & drumsticks)
• 1 tbsp garlic ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1&1/2 tbsp Kashmiri or red chilli powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 cups potatoes (cut into 2 inch cubes)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 cups onion (sliced)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Turkish or Greek yoghurt
• 1/2 tsp garam masala

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   In a big bowl, add chicken pieces, garlic ginger paste, all the powdered spices, salt & pepper, marinate for at least 1 hour.

3. 3

   When ready to cook, heat oil in a large pot over medium high, add cumin seeds, stir for 1 min.

4. 4

   Add onion & cook until translucent.

5. 5

   Add tomato paste, marinated chicken pieces & water, stir, cover & bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Cook for 10 mins.

7. 7

   Lower heat, add potatoes, yoghurt & garam masala, bring back to a simmer.

8. 8

   Continue simmering for 15-20 mins (stirring often) to ensure that chicken & potatoes are cooked through.

9. 9

   Taste to adjust seasoning, garnish with chopped fresh herbs of choice (optional) & serve with rice or bread.