चिकन करी
chikan karī
The Hindi phrase for "chicken curry" is चिकन करी (chikan karī).
चिकन करी refers to a dish consisting of chicken cooked in a spiced curry sauce.
How do you pronounce it?
chikan karī
Did you know?
- While 'curry' is a staple in English, the term 'curry powder' is virtually non-existent in Hindi cooking, where spices are always blended fresh for the specific dish.
- In native Hindi, a 'chicken' is called a मुर्गा (murga), which literally means 'rooster'.
- Because of religious dietary restrictions regarding beef and pork, चिकन करी (chikan karī) serves as a universal 'safe' meat option at many multi-faith events in India.
Examples in context
- मुझे चिकन करी बहुत पसंद है।Mujhe chicken curry bahut pasand hai.I like chicken curry very much.
- क्या आपने चिकन करी बनाई है?Kya aapne chicken curry banayi hai?Did you make chicken curry?
- आज रात के खाने में चिकन करी है।Aaj raat ke khaane mein chicken curry hai.There is chicken curry for dinner tonight.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- प्रिया Priyaआदित्य, क्या हम चिकन करी बना सकते हैं?Aditya, kya hum chicken curry bana sakte hain?Aditya, can we make chicken curry?
- आदित्य Adityaहाँ प्रिया, यह एक अच्छा विचार है।Haan Priya, yeh ek achha vichaar hai.Yes Priya, that is a good idea.
- प्रिया Priyaठीक है, मैं चिकन करी के लिए मसाले लाती हूँ।Thik hai, main chicken curry ke liye masale laati hoon.Okay, I will bring the spices for the chicken curry.
- आदित्य Adityaमैं चावल भी बना दूँगा।Main chawal bhi bana doonga.I will also make rice.
