- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
For this spicy curry, chicken thighs and drumsticks simmer in a rich sauce seasoned with chiles, garlic, ginger, and an array of spices.
Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
- 6 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken drumsticks and thighs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning chicken and curry sauce
- 4 jalapeƱos, coarsely chopped with some seeds
- 2 dried red chiles, broken
- 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
- 8 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 (3-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and sliced crosswise into paper-thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup chopped cilantro, plus cilantro leaves for garnish
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup water, if needed
- Garam masala, for sprinkling