How to make South indian style chicken Curry step by step procedure,

Certainly! Here's a step-by-step procedure to make South Indian style chicken curry at home:

Ingredients:

• 500 grams chicken pieces (with or without bones)
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 green chilies, slit
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• A few sprigs of fresh curry leaves
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute to allow the spices to blend.
6. Add slit green chilies and curry leaves. Stir for a few seconds.
7. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and coat them well with the spice mixture. Cook for a few minutes until the chicken starts to brown.
8. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the coconut milk. Stir well and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
9. Once the chicken is cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
10. Serve hot with steamed rice or South Indian bread such as dosa or idli.

Enjoy your flavorful South Indian style chicken curry! You can adjust the spiciness of the curry by adding more or less green chilies and red chili powder according to your taste preference.