Chicken – Use bone-in chicken thigh, drumsticks, or a choice of chicken pieces.
Ginger & garlic paste – Add freshly grated ginger paste and garlic paste for the best curry taste.
Frying onions – Recommend using shallot onions as they are less watery and have less frying time. Do not fry the onions with high heat as they can burn easily. Fry with medium heat and stir continuously to be cooked evenly.
Can I use readymade fried onions? – Do not recommend readymade fried onions in the curry, as they can be gooey and stick at the bottom of the pan.
Ghee – Has a nutty rich flavour which is ideal for this Hyderabadi homestyle curry. Instead of ghee, you can add unsalted butter.
Chilli powder – You can adjust the spiciness by adding mild or hot chilli powder to your preference. Instead of chilli powder, you can add paprika powder.
Whole spices – Cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaves bring extra flavour to the curry sauce. Highly recommend adding these spices.
Cooking Time – Can be slightly varied according to the chicken cut you use. Cook with low-medium heat for 30-45 mins until the chicken is tender.