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    Spicy Red Chicken Curry recipe with step by step pictures. In this recipe the only major ingredient is homemade red and spicy gravy which brings a tremendous color and flavor to the dish.

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    Spicy Red Chicken Curry

    I saw this recipe on youtube and instantly loved it. It is a simple recipe, you just need few basic ingredients but the taste is truly mouth watering. Moreover the colour of this curry is very appetizing.

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    Ingredients for Spicy Red Chicken Curry

    • Chicken - 500 grams
    • Oil - 4 tbsp
    • Onions - 2 large sliced thinly
    • Coriander leaves a handful finely chopped

    For Marination:

    • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tbsp
    • Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
    • Turmeric Powder / Manjal Podi - 1 tsp
    • Cumin Powder / Jeera Podi - 2 tsp
    • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
    • Curd / Yogurt - 1 cup
    • Salt to taste

    For Grinding:

    • Dry Kashmiri Red Chillies - 10 to 15
    • Garlic - 6 to 8 cloves

    I also made a simple tawa chicken to go with this recipe, will share it soon. The main flavouring of this is yogurt and the masala which we grind. I used kashmiri chilli so it gave a wonderful colour and it was less spicy.

    Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..

    How to Make Spicy Red Chicken Curry

    1. Take chicken in a bowl, add all the marination ingredients into it and mix well. Leave it to marinate for 30 mins.
    2. Take chillies and garlic in a blender and puree till smooth.
    3. Heat oil in a kadai. Add in onions and saute till golden.
    4. Now add in the chicken along with the marination and saute on high heat for 5 mins.
    5. Cover the kadai and cook on a low heat for 25 to 30 mins. Stiring in between.
    6. Now the chicken must be cooked, increase the heat and cook on high heat till the chicken is well seared and oil separates from this. It will take around 10 to 15 mins.
    7. Now add in ground chilli masala and mix well. Saute well for 10 more mins till raw smell leaves away.
    8. Add more water and simmer covered till oil floats on top.
    9. Add in coriander leaves and mix well.
    10. Serve.

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    Spicy Red Chicken Curry Recipe

    Spicy Red Chicken Curry recipe with step by step pictures. In this recipe the only major ingredient is homemade red and spicy gravy which brings a tremendous color and flavor to the dish.

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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

    Cook Time: 1 hour hour

    marination time: 30 minutes minutes

    Total Time: 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • Chicken - 500 grams
    • Oil - 4 tblspn
    • Onions - 2 large sliced thinly
    • Coriander leaves a handful finely chopped
    • For Marination:
    • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tblspn
    • Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
    • Turmeric Powder / Manjal Podi - 1 tsp
    • Cumin Powder / Jeera Podi - 2 tsp
    • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tblspn
    • Curd / Yogurt - 1 cup
    • Salt to taste
    • For Grinding:
    • Dry Kashmiri Red Chillies - 10 to 15
    • Garlic - 6 to 8 cloves

    Instructions

    • Take chicken in a bowl, add all the marination ingredients into it and mix well. Leave it to marinate for 30 mins.

    • Take chillies and garlic in a blender and puree till smooth.

    • Heat oil in a kadai. Add in onions and saute till golden.

    • Now add in the chicken along with the marination and saute on high heat for 5 mins.

    • Cover the kadai and cook on a low heat for 25 to 30 mins. Stiring inbetween.

    • Now the chicken must be cooked, increase the heat and cook on high heat till the chicken is well seared and oil separates from this. It will take around 10 to 15 mins.

    • Now add in ground chilli masala and mix well. Saute well for 10 more mins till raw smell leaves away.

    • Add more water and simmer covered till oil floats on top.

    • Add in coriander leaves and mix well.

    • Serve.

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    Spicy Red Chicken Curry Step by Step

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    Take chicken in a bowl
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    add in garam masala powder
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    add in turmeric powder
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    and little salt
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    add in some cumin powder
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    in goes some ginger garlic paste
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    and some chilli powder
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    add in curd / yogurt
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    Take garlic in a blender
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    take red chillies
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    add in water
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    puree it till smooth
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    Slice onions thinly
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    Heat oil in a pan
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    add in onions
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    saute till golden
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    add in chicken
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    mix wel
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    saute this on high flame for 3 mins
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    cover it and cook
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    now you see lots of water has come out from this
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    Keep cooking, it will get dry
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    roast it for few mins till the chicken gets dry and well seared
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    Add in the red masala
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    mix well
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    saute this for 10 mins or so, till the raw smell leaves from garlic
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    add in water
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    mix well
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    cover and simmer
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    cook till oil floats on top
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    add in coriander leaves
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    mix well
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    Serve

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    About Aarthi

    Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours!

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    Comments

    1. Anonymous

      can we make this with mutton?

      Reply

      • Nishant Khade

        You will have to make a few changes:

        1. Marinate for at least 1-2 hours or overnight if possible.
        2. Cook the mutton until it is 85% cooked before adding the chilli-garlic mixture.

        Reply

    2. Aarthi

      @Anonymousyes u can.

      Reply

    3. Anonymous

      This was a superb recipe..everyone enjoyed at my home..thank u Aarthi..

      Reply

    4. Subha thangam

      That was a wonderful recipe and I tried it.thanks for the post and compliments I got for the dish.gud picturization. Keep gng.

      Reply

    5. Sushmitha

      Hello Aarthi,
      tried this recipe today, came out really well. Husband liked it a lot.
      Thanks 🙂

      Reply

    6. Anonymous

      Wont the dry red chillies make it spicy?

      Reply

    7. Aarthi

      @Anonymoussince we are using kashmiri chilli powder. it wont make it spicy

      Reply

    8. Anonymous

      It's a great recipe aarthi. Everyone loved at home. Keep making us happy with your delicious dishes..

      Reply

    9. Anonymous

      Can we make this with paneee ?

      Reply

    10. Aarthi

      @Anonymousyes u can use paneer or any veggies

      Reply

    11. Anonymous

      This looks so delicious! What is a Kashmiri dry chilli? Is it same as those from Chinese provision stores?

      Reply

    12. Saurabh Tanya

      Hi Aarthi just wanted to let you know ...I wanted to check out your red spicy indian chicken curry it took me three attempts to look at the site every time your site would open and suddenly this download free app would come which doesnot have a closing option and I could see the recipe!

      Reply

    13. Aarthi

      @Saurabh TanyaI am sorry to hear it..only for some it is happening

      Reply

    14. Aarthi

      @Anonymousthat chilli looks little wrinkled

      Reply

    15. Anonymous

      I've tried it. I like the flavor. Though it is spicy. I added a little cream and use coconut water instead of plain water. Taste great. THanks.

      Reply

    16. sneha palande

      Can we marinate the chicken overnight n keep it in a fridge

      Reply

      • Aarthi

        Yes u can

        Reply

    17. princess

      I dont have kashmiri dry chilli's, can I just use a few normal dry chilli's? and maybe add the kashmiri chilli powder?(have that one).. Thanku so much fr sharing all ur recipes, looks delicious! 🙂

      Reply

      • Aarthi

        yes u can

        Reply

    18. Anonymous

      It is a great recipe arthi. Everyone at my home loved it. Thank u

      Reply

    19. Anonymous

      Great recipe. Thanks a lot for sharing!

      Reply

    20. Marcel Mulder

      Hello Krishna, we love Indian food and go often to The Bombay Spice Rest in Hengelo Ov The Netherlands. We like to trie to make it selves. Sometimes it will be very good. Today we tried this recipe and I think we did something wrong. The taste was not so smooth and rich we like. The color was more Brown than Red. We made it whit chicken. You have a nice smooth and thick Garlic and Chile mix. We had it nearly wiht-blanc with some red. We will do it again on a other time.

      Reply

      • Paul

        Try adding some pureed tomatoes to get a more red colour. Add it to the onions once they have turned golden and cook on high for several minutes stirring constantly. Than continue with the recipe ...

        Reply

    21. Lavanya Naveen

      Can We pressure cook this recipe

      Reply

      • Aarthi

        Yes u can

        Reply

    22. Lavanya Naveen

      Tried Your Recipe seriously It Tasted Yummy... My Daughter she Hate Spicy Food But When I Gave Her To Taste Lill She Loved It & She Had Spicy Dinner completely...It Was Yummy For Our Tummy☺👍 Thanks For Recipe...

      Reply

    23. Jasmine Kaur

      made this tonight, turned out excellent!! Everyone loved it! Even my very picky little eaters.
      Thank you.

      Reply

    24. Anonymous

      Dear Aarthi I have tried many recipe
      of yours.All turn up to be a hit my family.I have a request.Can u share with me how to prepare homemade garam masala.thanks

      Reply

      • Aarthi

        Check this https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2013/03/homemade-garam-masala-powder-my-version.html

        Reply

      • Anonymous

        Thanks

        Reply

    25. Anonymous

      Wow this is comfort food. Thank you for sharing the technique and ingredients.

      Reply

    26. Keith

      Just tried your recipe this evening and accompanied the curry with a lemon coconut rice. It was enjoyed by all. Thank you

      Reply

    27. Unknown

      Hi Aarthi,

      I've tried out couple of your recipes and they've all turned out super hits. Thank you so much for putting these out for all of us 🙂

      Regards
      Keshav

      Reply

    28. shilpa james

      Love ths recipe...easy n yumm...thankuuu

      Reply

    29. shilpa james

      I've made it so many times now..and have shared it with others as well...thumbs up!!

      Reply

    30. Suzi Lyle

      I made this today and it was wonderful, although I had to add coconut cream because it was just a bit too spicy! Fantastic, thank you for sharing!

      Reply

    31. Wardah

      Made it today.. But i am getting the raw smell of the garlic what do i do

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      • Aarthi

        you have to saute the garlic till raw smell leaves

        Reply

    32. Vijaylaxmi

      Aarthi, I have tried many of ur chicken recipes and it came out really well. Pls give me chicken Vindaloo recipe too

      Reply

    33. Vijaylaxmi

      Aarthi, I have tried many of ur chicken recipes and it came out really well. Pls give me chicken Vindaloo recipe too

      Reply

    34. Vijaylaxmi

      Aarthi, I have tried many of ur chicken recipes and it came out really well. Pls give me chicken Vindaloo recipe too Thank you in advance.

      Reply

    35. Michael

      OMG !!! I love Indian food but have never attempted to make it at home. This recipe rivals any I have ever had at any Indian restaurant!!!. I don't totally know how Pinterest works or how I can see more of your recipes but I will be watching closely to get more...Absolutely delicious!!! Thank you

      Reply

    36. Stuart

      Thanks for this great recipe! I substituted serrano peppers, as they were all I had, and the dish was amazing!

      Reply

    37. Roshan

      What makes the curry that dark red color?? every time I make it its more of a light brown

      Reply

      • Aarthi

        Use kashmiri chilli powder.

        Reply

    38. Poonam

      Can this be served with roti?

      Reply

    39. Anthony Ivers-Read

      So the red chili powder is Kashmiri Chili powder along with the dried Kashmiri chilis?

      Reply

    40. Natasha

      Hi. When it says, yogurt. Is this just plain, regular unflavored yogurt?

      Reply

    41. Anonymous

      Made this for the first time, but used just fresh red chilli because I never had dry Kashmiri chilli and it turned out absolutely delicious! Thank you 😊

      Reply

    42. orla

      how much water do you need to add?

      Reply

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    Spicy Indian Red Chicken Curry Recipe (2024)

    FAQs

    How do Indians make curry spicy? ›

    Most of my cooking class clients ask me the same question. "What makes Indian food spicy?" And the answer to the question is just two words - "Thai green chili" and "Chili powder".

    What makes red curry spicy? ›

    Red Curry. This type of curry is moderately spiced and one of the most versatile. Red curry is made with several red chilies, which gives it a bold and spicy flavor. Ingredients for the curry base include coriander, cumin, red bell pepper, red chile, lemongrass, and ginger.

    What is the best spicy Indian curry? ›

    Vindaloo. Well known as one of the spiciest Indian dishes, Vindaloo can be found on most Indian curry house menus, and is Goan in origin with a Portuguese influence. It's both hot and flavourful, bursting with garlic, ginger and red chilli, and is best made with chicken or mutton.

    What is the secret ingredient in Indian curry? ›

    Green Cardamom, It's not a secret but a favourite ingredient. I love to play with spices while cooking. But the taste and aroma which is added by Green Cardamom is next to none.

    How do Indian restaurants make curry so thick? ›

    Use wheat flour, rice flour, or coconut flour plus a fat (like ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil) in equal amounts. Cook both ingredients for a few minutes to cook out the raw flour taste, then add your curry ingredients. Once the whole curry dish comes to a boil, the sauce will thicken.

    What makes Indian curry so good? ›

    Extensive Use of Spices :

    Indian cooking isn't just flavorful, it's packed with goodness. They use a wide range of spices like cardamom, coriander, and turmeric, not just to tantalize your taste buds but also to boost your health. These spices are skillfully blended to create layers of rich flavor.

    What is the red Indian curry called? ›

    Tikka Masala is a curry dish served in a brown or spicy red sauce that originated in South Asia. On the other hand, butter chicken has a creamy tomato-based sauce with shredded chicken or cubes of chicken breast pieces.

    What is the most flavourful Indian curry? ›

    If you're looking for a flavor-rich curry, try the Goan curry. This dish is made with chicken or shrimp and is usually served with rice and naan bread. It's a popular option at restaurants across the country, and it's worth trying if you're in the mood for something different.

    What is the spiciest curry called? ›

    Phall has achieved notoriety as the spiciest generally available dish from Indian restaurants. It is, however, quite rare to find in comparison to vindaloo (which is usually the staple hottest curry of most Indian restaurants in the UK).

    How do restaurants make curry so creamy? ›

    As we've mentioned, some Indian dishes use a cream-based curry sauce. Usually using a cream is combined with other thickening and flavour-adding ingredients, such as carmelized onions blended into a paste (or simply minced and clarified).

    What is the secret to the best Indian curry? ›

    6 tips...for a cracking curry
    1. Spice it up. When making a curry, it's essential your spices are fresh. ...
    2. Hot stuff. It's always difficult to get the balance of heat right when cooking a curry, especially since chillies can vary enormously. ...
    3. Don't be shy. ...
    4. Fresh and fragrant. ...
    5. Super sauces. ...
    6. Take your time.

    What are the 5 spices in a curry? ›

    The Essential Five Spices are:
    • Cumin seeds.
    • Coriander seeds.
    • Black mustard seeds.
    • Cayenne pepper.
    • Turmeric.

    How do Indian people make their food spicy? ›

    Turmeric gives bright yellowish-orange color to curries, while red chili peppers add a spicy kick to your favorite dishes. Mustard seeds, black pepper, and asafoetida or heeng also help lend their signature tastes to quite a few classical preparations like dal tadka or sambhar.

    Why is Indian curry so spicy? ›

    The climate of the Indian Keys plays an important role in the spiciness of its cuisine. In many regions, hot and sticky rains can cause food to spoil quickly. To offset this, spices were traditionally used for their natural preservation rates.

    What makes Indian curry so red? ›

    That bright red sadly comes from Food Dyes like Red 40. Growing up, I never even realized this, but in recent years when I picked up a jar of pre-mixed Tandoori spice blend and read the ingredients – there it was – Red 40 right in the ingredient listing.

    What is the spicy mixture used in many Indian dishes? ›

    India's most famous seasoning is Garam masala. It's actually a combination of dried spices including pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cumin, coriander, tej patta, pepper, and some others. It is the used in many dishes, including Chana Masala.

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