Mom's Comforting Spiced Chicken Curry by Andngaaaa

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb chicken, cut into pieces
• 0.5 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 onions, diced
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tbsp hot oil (for tempering)

Instructions

1. Combine chicken, yogurt, 1 tbsp oil, cilantro, garlic, salt, sugar, pepper, turmeric, curry powder, cumin, and ginger in a bowl. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the marinated chicken for 15-20 minutes until lightly browned to reduce moisture.
3. In a large pan, sauté diced onions with a splash of water to deglaze the pan and caramelize until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
4. Add chopped tomatoes to the onions and cook until softened and broken down, about 8 minutes.
5. Add the baked chicken to the pan, cover with liquid or stock if needed, and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes to mature the flavors.
6. In a small separate pan, heat 2 tbsp oil until shimmering and pour over the curry (tempering) to release aromatic spice oils before serving.