Hyderabadi Chicken Curry

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:23:27 GMT

Step 1

Cube chicken (keep fat on as it keeps it moist) into large pieces, toast the sesame seeds and peanuts in a dry pan then grind them into a paste. Mix the pace with a little milk this paste will thicken the sauce and help it bind to the chicken

Step 2

Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan add onions and two pinches of salt cook over medium-high heat until caramelized and golden brown (about 5 minutes) Remove from heat.

Step 3

Place the; peanut paste, ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli, yogurt, garam marsala, cumin seeds and a pinch of salt, into a large bowl and mix together. Stir in the onions and then the chicken, leave to marinate for 10 minutes (but not much more or too much moisture will be lost from the chicken)

Step 4

Dump mixture into sauce pan (from onions) and cover with a lid or bowl to make a seal.

Step 5

Cook the chicken over medium heat for 30-40 minutes. Just before serving add lemon juice.

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