Rich Kasuri Methi Chicken | Easy Homestyle Chicken Curry

A rich, creamy chicken curry with yogurt, onions, tomatoes, whole spices, and fresh herbs. Ingredients Chicken – about 3 lbs / 1.5 kgs Thick yogurt/curd – about 1 cup Onions – 2 large, finely chopped Tomatoes – 2, chopped Green chilies – 2–3, chopped Bay leaves – 2 Whole spices such as cinnamon, cloves and cardamom ( green and black) Red chillies - 2 Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tsp Turmeric powder Chili powder - 1 1/2 tsp Coriander powder - 2 tsp Salt – to taste Oil – as needed Water – 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro/coriander leaves – for finishing Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) – a handful Method 1. Marinate the chicken: Mix the chicken with thick yogurt/curd , ginger garlic paste and salt. Coat well and allow it to marinate. 2. Start the masala: Heat oil in a wide pan. Add the whole spices and bay leaves, followed by the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions soften. 3. Add the spices: Add green chilies, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder. Mix well. 4. Add tomatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the masala becomes aromatic. 5. Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken along with all of the yogurt marinade. Mix thoroughly so the chicken is coated in the masala. 6. Add a little water as needed, cover and cook until the chicken is tender and the gravy becomes rich and creamy. 7. Finish: Add crushed kasuri methi and fresh cilantro/coriander. Simmer uncovered for a few more minutes until the gravy reaches your preferred consistency. 8. Serve hot with rice, naan, roti or paratha.