Chicken Curry
A flavorful, aromatic chicken curry made with Ankapur masala
Spice Highlights
Cloves, cardamom, shahijeera , bay leaves, stone flower , black cardamom, cinnamon sticks, black pepper, turmeric, coriander, dried methi leaves, salt and red chilies — all ground into the signature Ankapur masala.
Ingredients
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1 kg / 2.2 lbs chicken (bone-in, curry cut)
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100 g oil (approx. 7–8 tbsp)
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1 medium onion, finely chopped or ground to a paste
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1-2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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1-2 tbsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
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Salt (adjust to taste)
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2-3 tbs Ankapur chicken masala (adjust to taste)
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2 tsp coconut powder
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Hot water, as needed for gravy
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Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
🔥 Cooking Instructions
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Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
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Add chopped onions or onion paste and sauté until golden brown and well caramelized.
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Add ginger-garlic paste and turmeric powder. Cook for 2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
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Add the chicken, mix well, and cook for a few minutes until it begins to release its juices.
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Add red chili powder, salt, coconut powder, and Ankapur Chicken Masala. Mix thoroughly to coat the chicken evenly with the spices and let it simmer for 5 -10 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
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Pour hot water as needed to reach your desired gravy consistency.
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Cover and cook on medium flame for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Stir occasionally and adjust water if needed.
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Once cooked, sprinkle a little more Ankapur masala for an extra punch of flavor.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, simmer for 2 more minutes, then turn off the heat.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with steamed rice, bagara rice, roti, or paratha.