Chicken Pathia Curry (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 400 grams onions, finely diced
• 150 ml oil
• 60 grams red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons garlic and ginger paste
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1.5 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 star anise
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 1.5 tablespoons mango chutney
• Lemon juice (as needed)
• 6 tablespoons tomato puree
• 2 teaspoons hot chili powder
• 2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
• 0.5 tablespoon Tandoori Masala powder
• 1 tablespoon Tamarind sauce
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• 1 teaspoon kasoori methi

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add star anise and cinnamon stick for 20-30 seconds.
2. Add finely diced onions and cook for 10 minutes until golden brown.
3. Add garlic and ginger paste, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, chili powders, Tandoori Masala, and mix well.
4. Stir in tomato puree, then add chicken pieces and red bell pepper.
5. Pour in water (500 mL) and gently mix to dissolve the masala base.
6. Add salt, mango chutney, Tamarind sauce, and simmer with the lid on for 10 minutes.
7. Adjust sweetness and sourness to taste, then simmer for another 10 minutes.
8. Add kasoori methi, coriander, and simmer for a final 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
9. Serve hot with rice or naan. Enjoy your Chicken Pathia Curry!