Spicy Indian red chicken curry is a rich, colorful and flavourful dish made with chicken, spices, curd, garlic and Kashmiri red chilli. The chicken pieces are marinated with spices and slowly cooked in the red chilli garlic paste. The red chicken curry pairs beautifully with roti, naan, parotta, pulav, biryani or even with hot steamed rice, which makes it perfect for lunch, dinner and special occasions.
Spicy Red Chicken Curry
I saw this recipe on youtube and instantly loved it. It is a simple recipe, you just need few basic ingredients but the taste is truly mouth watering. Moreover the colour of this curry is very appetizing.
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I also made a simple tawa chicken to go with this recipe, will share it soon. The main flavouring of this is yogurt and the masala which we grind. I used kashmiri chilli so it gave a wonderful colour and it was less spicy.
About Red Chicken Curry
Spicy red chicken curry is one of the easy and delicious curry made with basic ingredients like chicken, garam masala powder, ginger garlic paste, kashmiri red chilli, curd and onion.
In this recipe, the main ingredient that gives the curry the bold color and flavour is red chilli paste. The magic happens when the marinated chicken is simmered in the red chilli paste, it soaks up all the spices and flavours and makes this dish truly outstanding.
Usually we make chicken curries using tomato and coconut for the thick and creamy base, but some days we will be looking for recipes that are so simple and spicy. At that time, I came across this vibrant chicken curry recipe on youtube, tried it immediately and instantly got hooked to this recipe. It became my absolute favourite curry. The vibrant red color of the curry makes it even more tempting !
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The recipe calls for minimal ingredients like curd, chicken, onion, ginger garlic paste, kashmiri chilli powder, garlic, basic spice powders like garam masala powder and red chilli powder.
And also this recipe is a one pot recipe and you can whip the curry in less than 30 minutes.
Without any coconut, cashew or cream, the chicken curry gets its bold, rich and heat flavours from the red chilli paste. The marinated chicken blends easily with the red masala and creates a lip smacking curry without much effort.
How I Make Spicy Chicken Curry
Marination : Wash and clean the chicken. In a bowl, add the marination ingredients like garam masala powder, ginger garlic paste, curd, salt, chilli powder and chicken. Mix well, cover and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or rest for 4 hours.
Red paste : Soak the kashmiri red chilli in hot water for 15 to 30 minutes before grinding.
Pressure cooking : Fry the onions in a pressure cooker, then add marinated chicken, red chilli paste, water and salt. Cover and cook it for 1 to 2 whistles.
Ingredients
Chicken : Use both bone – in and boneless pieces for the maximum flavour and taste. If using chicken leg pieces, put some slit so that masala blends well.
Oil : You can use any oil for cooking the curry like coconut oil, vegetable oil or groundnut oil of your choice.
Onion : Onions are thinly sliced and added. The onions are cooked till golden brown to get the caramelized sweetness. This acts as the base for the curry.
Coriander leaves : Add handful of coriander leaves for garnishing. This gives a fragrant aroma to the curry.
Marination : Add spice powders like garam masala powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, ginger garlic paste, curd and salt in a bowl. Mix and marinate it with chicken. This flavourful Indian spices and curd makes the chicken tender, juicy and spicy.
Grinding : To achieve the vibrant red color, grind kashmir red chilli along with some garlic into a paste. This paste adds the color and strong flavour without making the curry too spicy.
Step by Step Pictures
1)Take chicken in a bowl. This is one whole chicken cut into curry-cut pieces. I am using chicken liver and all.
2)Add in red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, ginger garlic paste, garam masala powder and cumin powder.
3)Add in yogurt or curd.
4)Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes in fridge.
5)Meanwhile make chilli garlic paste. Take peeled garlic cloves in a blender. You can add more or less garlic depending on your liking.
6)Add in dry red chillies. Use Kashmiri dry red chillies for bright colour. Add some water and grind them to a smooth puree. Use hot water which makes the process easier.
7)Now the chilli garlic paste is ready. Set this aside.
8)Heat oil in a kadai or pan.
9)Add in sliced onions.
10)Saute the onions in oil till golden brown.
11)Add in the marinated chicken into the onions.
12)Mix it really well on high heat for 5 minutes.
13)Now cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium heat until chicken is cooked. It will take around 15 to 20 minutes.
14)Now increase the heat and fry the chicken so most of the moisture evaporates. The chicken should be slightly seared. It will take around 10 minutes.
15)Add in the chilli garlic puree at this point.
16)Mix this really well. Cook this stirring often for 5 more minutes until the raw smell from garlic leaves.
17) Pour in some water.
18)Mix well.
20)Cover the pan with lid and cook covered on medium heat until oil separates on top.
21)This oil floating on top indicates that all the ingredients is cooked.
22)Add in coriander leaves and lemon juice.
23)Mix well and serve.
24)Enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Add some chopped tomatoes for slight tanginess.
- To make it rich gravy, add ¼ coconut milk or ¼ fresh cream towards the end.
- The more time the chicken is marinated, it brings out more flavours and aroma.
- Add freshly grinded ginger garlic paste while marinating.
- Spoon of lemon juice in marination to tenderize the chicken.
- Adjust or add water according to your preferred consistency.
- Add a spoon of ghee or butter at the end of cooking.
Storage & Serving
Cool the leftover chicken curry completely. Store the curry in an airtight container and it stays good in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Reheat the curry using the stovetop method with a splash of water.
This spicy red chicken curry goes perfectly with roti, naan, chapathi, parotta, hot steamed rice, pulav or even with dosai.
FAQ
Q . Can I add other vegetables to this curry ?
Yes you can add other vegetables like bell pepper, potato and tomato.
Q. Is this a spicy curry ?
Well, this is not a very spicy curry as kashmiri chillies are less spicy and add a more vibrant color. Adjust the other spice powder quantity according to your spice tolerance.
Q. What other meat or vegetables can be substituted instead of chicken ?
Instead of chicken, try this recipe with mutton, paneer, potato, boiled egg, tofu and mushroom.
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Spicy Red Chicken Curry Recipe
Spicy Indian red chicken curry is a rich, colorful and flavourful dish made with chicken, spices, curd, garlic and kashmiri red chilli. The chicken pieces are marinated with spices and slowly cooked in the red chilli garlic paste.
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