5PieceGreen chilliesAs per your taste (Slit in between)
2PieceTomatoesLarge Sized
2PieceOnionsLarge Sized
10-12PieceWhole Black PepperAdjust as per your taste
2PieceCinnamon sticksSmall sized
1PieceStar Anise
2PieceBayleaves
14-16PieceCurry leaves
8ClovesGarlicPeeled and uncut
5GramsFennel Seeds
2TeaspoonSaltAs per your taste
1TeaspoonTurmeric Powder
1TeaspoonRed Chilli PowderAs per your taste
1.5TeaspoonGaram Masala Powder
Instructions
Once you have all the ingredients ready as listed. Put the pan on heat and saute onions add garlic cloves till its light brown and add Fennel seeds, Cinnamon sticks, Star Anise and Curry leaves as well. This should take about 5-7 mins on medium heat.
Now add ginger (cut into small pieces, you can grate too), along with green chillies, bay leaves red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala, roast this for 2-3 minutes.
Now add chopped tomatoes and still it for 2-3 minutes.
Finally add diced chicken and mix well with spices in the pan. Add salt and let it cook for 20-22 minutes till chicken is well done. Keep stirring the pan, every now and then to ensure chicken is well cooked and spices are infused well on the chicken.
Your dry chicken curry is ready to be served. Serve with Chappati / Indian bread.
Notes
Exercise care when cooking chicken to ensure its well done and at the same not over cooked.
Sprinkle lemon juice over it before serving, in case you like that tangy citrus taste.
Ensure that you cook all this on medium / medium-low flame.
Try this recipe with Paneer (Veg option).
Water has not been added at all in this recipe, but if you wish little gravy, add 50ml of water.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
South Indian Style Dry Chicken Curry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 1527mg66%
Potassium 757mg22%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 29g58%
Vitamin A 683IU14%
Vitamin C 93mg113%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.