Garlic Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (to taste)
• Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
• Coconut milk (1 cup)
• Garam masala (1 teaspoon)
• Red chili powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cumin powder (1 teaspoon)
• Coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
• Turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
• Tomatoes (2, medium size, chopped)
• Ginger (1 inch piece, finely grated)
• Onion (1, large, finely chopped)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Chicken (500 grams, boneless, cut into pieces)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté until they turn a beautiful golden brown color.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and finely grated ginger. Allow them to cook for another minute, releasing their aromatic fragrances.
4. Introduce the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are evenly browned on all sides.
5. Season the chicken with the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well to ensure each piece of chicken is generously coated in the spice mixture.
6. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they are soft and mushy, merging with the spices to form a flavorful base for the curry.
7. Pour in the coconut milk, stirring it into the mixture until well combined. Bring the curry to a simmer.
8. Cover the pan and allow the curry to simmer gently for about 20 minutes. During this time, the chicken will become beautifully tender and the flavors will have time to meld together.
9. To finish, sprinkle the curry with garam masala and freshly chopped cilantro. Give it a final stir and remove from heat.
10. Serve the Garlic Chicken Curry piping hot, accompanied by fluffy steamed rice or warm naan bread. Enjoy the comforting warmth and exotic flavors of this Indian classic.