One-Pot Chicken Curry with Bottle Masala ! You love traditional East Indian Chicken Curry but don’t want to spend too much time preparing a complicated masala, then this recipe is for you!

This Easy One-Pot Chicken Curry with Bottle Masala is a wonderfully simple and also a no-fuss recipe where you add the ingredients to the pot. Just mix everything together and then place it on the heat to cook. Besides, there is no elaborate frying or separate masala paste required.

Made with East Iichndian Bottle Masala, bone-in chicken, potatoes, onions, tomatoes alongwith a few basic whole spices, this curry develops a deliciously rich, spicy and aromatic gravy as it cooks.

Traditional East Indian cooking is all about creating big flavours from simple ingredients. Bottle Masala is an important part of that culinary tradition and gives this chicken curry its distinctive colour, aroma and flavour.

It is an excellent chicken curry for beginners and perfect for those busy days when you want a comforting home-style meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

Why You'll Love This One-Pot Chicken Chicken Curry
Ingredients
How to Make One-Pot Chicken Curry
What to Serve with Spicy One-Pot Chicken Curry
Tips for the Best Chicken Curry
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
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Why You’ll Love This One-Pot Chicken Chicken Curry

Very easy to make – simply mix the ingredients and cook.
Perfect for beginners – no complicated techniques or overload of spices involved.
One-pot recipe – minimal preparation and also fewer utensils to wash.
Uses East Indian Bottle Masala for authentic flavour.
Bone-in chicken gives the curry a wonderfully rich taste.
Potatoes absorb the spicy, flavourful gravy beautifully.
Perfect with rice, chapatis, bread or East Indian fugias.

Ingredients

750 g chicken, preferably bone-in and curry cut
4 onions, sliced
1-inch piece ginger, juliennes
6 garlic cloves, juliennes
4 green chillies, slit
1½ tablespoons East Indian Bottle Masala
1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
1-inch cinnamon stick
2 green cardamoms
4 cloves
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
2 tomatoes, chopped
⅓ cup cooking oil
Coriander leaves for garnish
Salt to taste

How to Make One-Pot Chicken Curry

1. Add all the ingredients

In a heavy-bottomed cooking pot, add the bone-in chicken, sliced onions, ginger, garlic and also the green chillies.

Add the potatoes and chopped tomatoes along with the East Indian Bottle Masala, Kashmiri red chilli powder, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and pepper.

Add salt to taste and also pour in the cooking oil. You are free to adjust the amount of oil as per your liking..

2. Mix everything together

Give everything a good mix so that the chicken, onions and tomatoes are well coated with the spices and oil.

That’s the beauty of this recipe — there is no need to fry the onions separately or prepare a masala paste.

3. Cook the chicken

Place the pot on the stove and cook over medium heat. Cover and allow the chicken to cook, stirring occasionally.

As the chicken cooks, the onions and tomatoes release their moisture and combine with the spices to form a delicious curry gravy.

Continue cooking until the chicken and potatoes are completely cooked and tender. This should not take more than 20 to 25 minutes on low to medium heat.

4. Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thinner gravy, add a little hot water and simmer for a few more minutes.

Taste and adjust the salt if required. Finally garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Your delicious One-Pot East Indian Chicken Curry is now ready!

What to Serve with Spicy One-Pot Chicken Curry

This chicken curry pairs beautifully with:

Steamed rice
Jeera rice
Chapatis
Indian bread
East Indian Fugias
Pav or crusty bread

The potatoes are especially delicious when they soak up the spicy Bottle Masala gravy!

Tips for the Best Chicken Curry

Use bone-in chicken: It gives the curry more flavour besides producing a richer gravy.

Don’t rush the cooking: Allow the chicken to cook properly so that the onions and tomatoes have time to break down and blend with the spices.

Adjust the chilli: East Indian Bottle Masala can vary in heat. Adjust the quantity of Kashmiri chilli powder according to your preference.

Don’t add too much water initially: The onions and tomatoes will release moisture as they cook. You can always add more water later if you want extra gravy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use boneless chicken?

Yes. Boneless chicken can be used, but bone-in chicken is recommended because it gives the curry a richer flavour.

Is this chicken curry spicy?

It has a lovely spicy flavour from the Bottle Masala and green chillies. You can however reduce the green chillies or chilli powder to suit your taste.

Can I make this curry without Bottle Masala?

Bottle Masala is what gives this recipe its characteristic East Indian flavour, so I recommend using it if you want the authentic taste.

Is this a good recipe for bachelors and beginners?

Absolutely! This is one of the easiest ways to make an East Indian chicken curry because the ingredients are simply mixed together and cooked.

Final Thoughts

This Easy East Indian Chicken Curry proves that delicious food doesn’t always require complicated preparation. With just a handful of simple ingredients and some good-quality East Indian Bottle Masala, you can make a flavourful, and comforting chicken curry with very little effort.

If you’re new to East Indian cooking, this is a wonderful recipe to start with — just mix, cook and enjoy!

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