THE SIGNATURE BIRD

(Our Play on Every-Day Chicken Curry)

THE SIGNATURE BIRD

Ingredients: 800g Chicken thighs (bone-in), 2 Large onions (finely diced), 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1.5 tsp Chili powder, 2 tsp Coriander powder, 2 Fresh tomatoes (chopped), 400ml Boiling water...

Ingredients

  • 800g Chicken thighs (bone-in)
  • 2 Large onions (finely diced)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 2 Fresh tomatoes (chopped)
  • 400ml Boiling water

Cooking Method

  1. The Architect Fry onions for 12 minutes until they are a deep caramel brown.
  2. The Bloom Add spices and tomatoes; mash for 5 minutes into a thick, oily paste.
  3. The Sear Add chicken and stir for 5 minutes to coat in the spice paste.
  4. The Simmer Pour in boiling water; simmer covered for 20 minutes until the oil floats to the top.
  5. The Final Flourish Stir in Garam Masala and a massive handful of coriander right before serving.

Cuisine: Indian

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