Craving a hearty and flavorful meal for chilly winter days? This Mouthwatering Chicken Curry with Winter Vegetables is packed with wholesome ingredients and aromatic spices that will warm you up from the inside out! Made with fresh seasonal vegetables like potatoes, carrots, eggplants, and more, this dish brings a healthy twist to a classic chicken curry. Perfect for pairing with porota, roti, or steamed rice, it’s an easy and satisfying meal your whole family will love. We’ve used panch phoron (Bengali five-spice mix) to give this winter chicken curry a unique flavor that makes it truly stand out. From the tender pieces of chicken to the perfectly cooked vegetables, every bite is bursting with bold, rich flavors. Try this simple yet authentic chicken curry recipe at home and bring comfort to your dining table this winter! You can also customize the dish by adding your favorite veggies. Don’t forget to let us know how it turned out in the comments!
Ingredients:
Cooking oil – ¼ cup
Onion – 1 cup, thinly sliced
Cinnamon sticks – 3 small pieces
Cardamom – 5 pieces
Bay leaves – 3 pieces
Garlic paste – 1½ tbsp
Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp
Red chili powder – ½ tsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Chicken – 1 whole, cut into small pieces
Ginger paste – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1½ tsp (adjust to taste)
Potato – 1 large
Eggplant – 1
Carrot – 1 large
Green bell pepper – 1, cut into cubes
Cabbage – 1 cup
Cauliflower – 1 cup
Green chili – 8-10 pieces
Water – ¼ cup
Panch phoron (Bengali five-spice mix) – 1½ tsp, crushed
Tomato – 2 small
Fresh coriander – 2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions:
1. Heat the Oil:
In a pan, take ¼ cup of cooking oil and heat it over medium flame.
2. Sauté the Onions:
Add 1 cup of thinly sliced onion and sauté until they soften.
3. Add Whole Garam Masala:
Once the onions soften, add the whole spices:
Cinnamon sticks – 3 small pieces
Cardamom – 5 pieces
Bay leaves – 3 pieces
These whole spices bring a warm, earthy aroma and depth of flavor to the chicken curry, making it rich and flavorful. Continue sautéing until the onions turn light brown.
4. Add Garlic Paste:
Add 1½ tbsp garlic paste and sauté for 30-40 seconds on medium heat.
5. Splash of Water & Spices:
Add a splash of water to prevent the spices from burning. Then add:
Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp
Red chili powder – ½ tsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Cook the spices until the oil separates from the masala.
6. Add Chicken:
Add 1 whole chicken (cut into small pieces) to the pan. Mix well.
7. Add Ginger Paste & Salt:
Add 1 tbsp ginger paste and 1½ tsp salt. Mix everything thoroughly
8. Cook the Chicken:
Cover the pan and cook the chicken on low heat for 3 minutes.
9. Sauté the Chicken:
After 3 minutes, uncover the pan and sauté the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes.
10. Add Dry Spices:
Add:
Coriander powder – 1½ tsp
Cumin powder – 1½ tsp
Mix well.
11. Add Fresh Vegetables:
Now, add the fresh winter vegetables to make the curry more hearty and seasonal:
Potato – 1 large, cut into chunks
Eggplant – 1, cut into chunks
Carrot – 1 large, cut into chunks
Green bell pepper – 1, cut into cubes
Cabbage – 1 cup, chopped
Cauliflower – 1 cup, chopped
Green chili – 8-10 pieces
Mix everything well.
12. Add Salt and Water:
Add ¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste) and ¼ cup of water. Mix well.
13. Cook the Curry:
Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
14. Add Tomatoes:
Once the vegetables are cooked, open the lid and add 2 small tomatoes, cut into pieces. Mix well.
15. Final Cook:
Cover the pan again and cook for another 5 minutes.
16. Add Panch Phoron:
Crush 1½ tsp panch phoron (Bengali five-spice mix) and sprinkle it on top of the chicken curry to add a unique and aromatic flavor. This five-spice mix brings a balance of sweetness, bitterness, and warmth to the dish, making the chicken curry truly special.
17. Garnish:
Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves.
18. Serve:
Serve hot with porota or roti. This dish is super yummy and satisfying, perfect for chilly winter days.
Tip: You can use any seasonal vegetables of your choice for this recipe. Enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal with your loved ones!
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