Chicken Madras English Simpal Recipes

English Simpal Recipes

Chicken Madras is a flavorful and spicy curry dish from the Indian subcontinent. Here's a basic recipe to make Chicken Madras at home:

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated or minced
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust according to your spice preference) English Simpal Recipes
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

For the marinade:

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Juice of half a lemon

Spice blend (Masala):

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (optional, but recommended)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix the yogurt with turmeric powder, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and lemon juice.
   • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (you can marinate longer for more flavor).

2. Prepare the spice blend (Masala):

   • In a small bowl, mix together turmeric powder, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, fenugreek seeds, and ground  English Simpal Recipes black pepper. Set aside.

3. Cooking the Chicken Madras:

   • Heat oil in a large pan or kadai over medium heat.
   • Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them crackle for a few seconds.
   • Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

4. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies:

   • Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

5. Add tomatoes:

   • Add finely chopped or pureed tomatoes to the pan. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate from the masala.

6. Add the spice blend (Masala):

   • Lower the heat and add the prepared spice blend (Masala) to the pan. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

7. Add marinated chicken:

   • Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the marinated chicken along with any marinade left in the bowl. Mix well to coat the chicken with the masala.

8. Cook the chicken:

   • Cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a splash of water.

9. Adjust seasoning:

   • Taste and adjust salt and spiciness according to your preference. Remember, Chicken Madras is meant to be spicy!

10. Finish and garnish:

    • Once the chicken is cooked and the gravy has thickened to your liking, remove from heat.
    • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

11. Serve:

    • Serve hot with steamed rice, naan bread, or roti.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Madras! Adjust the spice levels and ingredients to suit your taste, and feel free to experiment with additional spices or ingredients like curry leaves for added authenticity.