Simple Chicken Curry

Name: Simple Chicken Curry
Ingredients: 1 3- to 4-pound chicken cut up; 2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teaspoons garam masala (see above); Water or stock to cover; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 3- to 4-pound chicken cut up
2 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons garam masala (see above)
Water or stock to cover
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

Dry the chicken pieces with paper towels.
2

Heat the ghee or clarified butter in a heavy-bottomed casserole and fry the chicken until golden.
3

Remove and set aside.
4

Soften the onions and the garlic in the ghee or butter.
5

Add the masala and cook, stirring, for two minutes, taking care to prevent burning.
6

Add the stock or water, season with salt and pepper, and return the chicken to the casserole.
7

Simmer gently until chicken is done, about 30 to 45 minutes.