Home Made Favorite South Indian Spicy Chicken Masala Curry in easy steps here,
Ingredients :
- Big Onion (2 of them – Chopped)
- Black Pepper Powder (¾ Teaspoon – To your spice level)
- Cashew nut (7 of them)
- Chicken (½ Kg – Medium Size Bone Cube)
- Cinnamon (1 No.)
- Cloves (3 of them)
- Coriander Leaves (Few – Chopped)
- Coriander Powder (1 Teaspoon)
- Cumin Powder (¼ Teaspoon)
- Curd (3 Tablespoon)
- Curry Leaves (12 of them)
- Ginger Garlic Paste (1 Teaspoon)
- Milk (5 Tablespoon)
- Oil (4 Teaspoons)
- Red Chilli Powder (1 Teaspoon – To your spice level)
- Salt
- Tomato (1 No. – Chopped)
- Turmeric Powder (¼ Teaspoon)
Step 1 : Marinating the Chicken for 20 Mins
Mix all of the ingredients together and let the chicken marinate for about 20 Minutes.
- Chicken
- Curd
- Red Chilli Powder
- Turmeric Powder
- Salt
Step 2 : Making of Cashew nut Paste and 3C Powder
Make a fine Cashew nut paste from whole Cashew nut and milk, Also make a 3C powder from dry roasted Cinnamon, Cloves and Curry Leaves.
3C – Cinnamon, Cloves and Curry Leaves!
Step 3 : Cook the Masala Paste
Heat 1½ tablespoon of oil and add onions then saute it well. After that, add Ginger Garlic Paste and saute further for another 3-4 minutes on medium heat. Then add Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Black Pepper Powder together and cook for another minute.
Finally, add the tomatoes and let it cook for 3-4 minutes then mix well and cook till the oil separates. Now cool and grind the cooked masala.
Step 4 : Cook the Marinated Chicken
Heat 1½ tablespoon of oil and add the marinated chicken and cook on high flame for 4-5 minutes, reduce heat and cook for another 4-5 minutes (covered). After that, add the Masala Paste, Cashew nut Paste and 3C Powder then mix well.
Now add a cup of water and cook until you get the desired curry consistency also adjust salt and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
The Favorite South Indian Spicy Chicken Masala Curry is ready now, so serve it with simple white rice, idly or nice roasted dosa.

Add a tablespoon of coconut paste and lime juice to the South Indian Spicy Chicken Masala Curry for added flavor.