Garlic Chicken Curry is a simple chicken side dish that combines tender chicken with bold garlic flavor. This curry pairs perfectly with naan, roti, steamed rice, or any Indian flatbread. It is ideal for weeknight dinners, family meals, and special occasions when you want restaurant-style chicken curry at home.
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Why you’ll love this chicken curry
- The gravy is thick and aromatic.
- Easy chicken curry for bachelors and beginners with basic ingredients.
- Bold garlic flavor.
- Indian chicken curry is perfect for naan, roti, and Indian flatbreads.
Ingredients
Chicken: Bone-in or Boneless chicken pieces.
Garlic: The star ingredient. Fresh garlic crushed.
Tomatoes: For tanginess and to balance the garlic flavor.
Red chilies: for color and heat.
Tandoori masala or Garm masala: warm and aromatic finish.
Cashews: Make it rich and add sweetness.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of ingredients.
Making of masala
- Heat oil in a pan, then add crushed garlic and saute until golden.
- Next, add dry red chilies and saute for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the sauteed garlic and chilies with tomatoes into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Making of the curry
- In another pan, heat the ghee, then add the chicken thighs. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Pour in the ground paste and 1 ½ cups of water. Mix thoroughly.
- Add tandoori masala and salt to taste. Mix well. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro. Mix well. Serve and enjoy.
Tips & Variations
- Slow simmering gives the best flavor.
- Fresh garlic cloves give the best flavor.
- If needed, you can even sauté 1 onion (finely chopped) with ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder before adding the chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Bone-in chicken adds a richer flavor to the curry.
- Want the gravy creamy? Add cream or coconut milk.
- For a South Indian flavor, add 2 sprigs of curry leaves and saute before adding chicken thighs.
- To make it spicy, add one or 2 green chilies slit.
- Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat on low flame.
Serving suggestions
This garlic chicken curry tastes best with basmati rice, onion or jeera rice, roti, naan, chapati, or any Indian flatbread.
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Recipe card
Garlic Chicken Curry | Lasooni Murgh
Ingredients
For the masala
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 Garlic bulb 15-20 cloves crushed
- 6 Kashmiri red chilies
- 3 Tomatoes roughly chopped
- 8 to 10 Cashews
For the curry
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
- 750 g Chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Tandoori masala garam masala powder
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves or Cilantro chopped
Instructions
Making of masala
- Heat oil in a pan, then add crushed garlic and saute until golden.2 tablespoon Oil, 1 Garlic bulb
- Next, add dry red chilies and saute for 2 minutes.6 Kashmiri red chilies
- Transfer the sauteed garlic and chilies with cashews and tomatoes into a blender. Blend until smooth.3 Tomatoes, 8 to 10 Cashews
Making of the curry
- In another pan, heat the ghee, then add the chicken thighs. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.1 tablespoon Ghee, 750 g Chicken thighs
- Pour in the ground paste and 1 ½ cups of water. Mix thoroughly.
- Add tandoori masala and salt to taste. Mix well. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Tandoori masala
- Garnish with cilantro. Mix well. Serve and enjoy.2 tablespoon Coriander leaves or Cilantro
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Notes
- Slow simmering gives the best flavor.
- Fresh garlic cloves give the best flavor.
- If needed, you can even sauté 1 onion (finely chopped) with ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder before adding the chicken thighs for more flavor.
- Bone-in chicken adds a richer flavor to the curry.
- Want the gravy creamy? Add cream or coconut milk.
- For a South Indian flavor, add 2 sprigs of curry leaves and saute before adding chicken thighs.
- To make it spicy, add one or 2 green chilies slit.
- Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat on low flame.
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Lex
This was so easy to make and absolutely delicious!
Jet
Made this last night and the whole house smelled amazing! I used bone-in chicken like you suggested and the flavor was so rich. Served it with homemade roti and my family demolished it. Adding this to our regular rotation for sure.