Don’t know how to cook tasty chicken curry? Avoid these 5 mistakes.

We all must’ve heard that “Cooking is an art” and not all of us are perfect at cooking, even the ones who are masters in it. When we speak of Indian cooking, it’s even more error-prone even if you’ve grown up watching your moms and grand-moms cooking complex dishes. But with a little attention and care, you can absolutely cook perfect Indian dishes like Chicken curry. We have jotted down a few mistakes that you should avoid making to prepare a perfect Chicken curry.

Using chopped onion-tomato 

In Indian cooking, onions and tomatoes help make the base of the curries. They soften up and melt in the water making the curry thick and rich. So, it’s important to either use finely chopped onions and tomatoes or ground onions to make sure they’re perfectly cooked and there are no lumps remaining in the curry. 

Using an inadequate amount of spices

Spices play a vital role in curry. With lots of water and meat that absorb the spices, make sure you follow the recipe and use an adequate amount of spices so your curry isn’t tasteless and bland. Take the exact measurement of every spice, neither too less nor too much.

Cooking hurriedly

Chicken curry, like most Indian dishes, uses a slow-cooking method due to the preparation of fresh ingredients like spices, herbs and veggies. The curry is made with freshly made ingredients instead of canned or processed food items, which is why it takes time. You have to be patient when cooking chicken curry and follow the recipe to see its magic.

Not preparing masala in the right order.

Masala is the base of the curry that should be prepared in the right order. The right way to cook the masala is by adding oil followed by ginger -garlic paste and onions, then tomatoes and spices. Onion is a crucial ingredient that takes longer than other ingredients to cook. Ginger & garlic is cooked in a few seconds but make sure you fry onions until they turn golden, without burning them.  

Avoiding salt adjustment at the end

People often forget to taste curry to check if the flavors are right when it is cooked. Make sure you don’t make the same mistake. Always taste the curry at the end to ensure it has enough salt. It helps you know how your curry tastes and adjust the flavors before you serve it before your family and guests.

If you try avoiding these mistakes and follow the recipe, we’re sure you’ll be able to cook the perfect chicken curry that not only looks good but tastes good. Visit India Garden to enjoy an authentic bowl of chicken curry.