Andhra Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• •Chicken
• •Guntur chili
• •Tamarind

Steps

1. 1Marinate chicken pieces in turmeric, salt, and a little red chili powder while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
2. 2Grind dried Guntur chilies with a little water into a fiery, deep-red chili paste, adjusting the quantity based on how spicy you want the final curry.
3. 3Heat oil in a heavy pot and sauté chopped onions until they turn a deep golden-brown, which forms the flavor base.
4. 4Add ginger-garlic paste and the ground Guntur chili paste, cooking for two to three minutes over medium heat until fragrant and the raw smell fades.
5. 5Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down completely into a thick, pulpy base, about eight to ten minutes.
6. 6Add the marinated chicken pieces and stir well to coat them in the masala, then cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
7. 7Stir in tamarind extract for tang, and simmer uncovered for another five minutes so the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
8. 8Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with steamed rice.