| Prep Time | 40 minutes with marination |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
For marinating
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- salt to taste
For smoking the chicken
- 1 piece smallof coal
- 1 tsp ghee
For the curry
- 3-4 tbsp onion paste
- 1 cup tomato purée
- 500 gms chicken cut into small cubes
- 4 green chillies chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- salt to taste
- 2 cups water
- Cooking oil
- Coriander leaves chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Ingredients
For marinating
For smoking the chicken
For the curry
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Instructions
- Wash the chicken thoroughly and drain out the excess water. Add the marination ingredients such as ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix thoroughly and set the marinated chicken aside for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add oil to a deep-bottomed pan and place it on a medium high heat. Once the oil is hot enough, add the onion paste and let it cook until it turns slightly brown. Add the tomato puree along with coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt. Combine everything together and add the marinated chicken pieces and water to the pan. Stir well and place a lid over the pan. Let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, get ready to smoke it. Roast a piece of coal on low flame and let it get hot. Then using tongs, place the hot coal in a small bowl and pour some oil or ghee over it. Immediately place the bowl over the chicken curry and close it with a lid. Let the coal sit inside for 2-5 minutes.
- Once the chicken is smoked properly, remove the bowl. Garnish the smoked chicken curry with coriander leaves and squeeze some lemon juice over it. Serve it hot with naan or steamed rice.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tips Marinate the chicken with yoghurt for an enhanced flavour. Share your version of this recipe What is your favourite Smoked Chicken Curry recipe? Do share your style or variation with us! Frequently Asked Questions How to know whether the chicken is cooked properly or not? Cut the chicken piece and see if the juice runs clear. This is an indication of properly cooked chicken. Can I use chicken breasts for this recipe? Yes, you can use chicken breasts for this recipe. But remember to adjust your cooking time as chicken breasts get cooked quickly.