Chicken Curry: Make 10kg Feel Like 15kg With These Old-School Tricks!

Hosting a small party at home? Worried if the chicken will be enough? Just use these simple, old-school tricks from our grandmas to make your 10kg of chicken feel like 15kg. More gravy, more chicken, happy guests!

Some amazing kitchen tips from our grandmothers' time

We all know that feeling. You have a small function at home, and suddenly, there are more guests than you expected. The biggest worry for any host is whether the chicken curry will be enough. You need enough chicken pieces and lots of thick, tasty gravy for everyone. Here are some brilliant, time-tested tips from our grandmothers to make 10 kg of chicken serve like it's 15 kg!

Onion

If you're cooking 10 kg of chicken, you need to use at least 1 kg of onions, maybe a little more. Finely chop the onions and fry them really well. This simple step makes the gravy thick and adds volume. It also balances the spice levels. For an even thicker gravy, you can make a paste of the onions and add it to the curry.

Tomato

For 10 kg of chicken, use a minimum of 1.5 kg of tomatoes. The trick is to cook them down until they are completely soft and mushy. This not only gives your curry a beautiful red colour but also deepens the flavour. The juice from the tomatoes naturally increases the quantity of the gravy, making the dish look plentiful.

Coconut Milk

This is a classic trick our grandmothers swore by. Add fresh coconut milk to the curry while the chicken is cooking. It instantly makes the gravy super thick and gives it a rich, almost royal flavour. It doesn't just add volume to the gravy; it also makes the entire pot look full and inviting.

Potato

Just chop and add four to five large potatoes to your chicken curry. This makes it look like there's more substance in the pot. Plus, let's be honest, who doesn't love potatoes that have soaked up all the delicious chicken gravy? They also help in making the curry thicker. With these simple, old-school tips, you can serve a hearty, delicious meal to all your guests without any stress, even if you started with a little less chicken.