Here I am with Homemade chicken masala:
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken with bone
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp red chili powder or to taste
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 1 –2 green chilies slit
- 2 medium tomatoes chopped or blended
- ~300 ml water
- Fresh coriander leaves chopped
- Lemon wedges optional
Instructions
Method: Preparation Breakdown
Step 1: Sauté Base
- Heat oil; sauté chopped onion till golden.
- Add ginger‑garlic paste; cook till raw smell disappears.
Step 2: Spice Time
- Stir in turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder and salt—cook briefly to bloom spices.
Step 3: Chicken Addition
- Add chicken pieces; sauté till lightly seared.
Step 4: Tomato & Simmer
- Pour in tomatoes; cook till oil separates.
- Add water, green chilies; simmer covered ~20 minutes till chicken is cooked and gravy thickens.
Step 5: Finish with Flavor
- Sprinkle garam masala; stir gently.
- Garnish with chopped coriander.

Shobha CookAuthor
Updated on02/25/26
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