Goan Chicken Masala Curry

This is a traditional Indian red masala curry recipe from Goa with chicken. It involves making your own masala paste but it's worth it!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 490 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 4 whole cloves
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• water as needed
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 4 peppercorns
• 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces
• 2 tablespoons tamarind juice, or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro leaves, or to taste
• 6 red chile peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine red chile peppers, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, peppercorns, and cloves in a mortar and pestle or a food processor; grind or process into a paste (masala paste).

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and until golden brown. Stir in masala paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add pieces of chicken; mix well and pour in enough cold water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil.

Step 3

Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with tamarind juice and salt. Stir well and cook for additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.