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Chicken Curry - Indian Style

Recipe by The Cooking Foodie

  • Ready in45 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook30 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~650 kcal
Chicken Curry - Indian Style

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsVegetable oil
  • 2, choppedOnions
  • 3 clovesGrater garlic
  • 1 tablespoonGrater ginger
  • 4, choppedTomatoes
  • 2 tablespoonsCurry powder
  • 900g (2 pounds)Chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoonSalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonBlack pepper
  • 3/4 cupWater
  • 1 can (400g/14oz)Coconut cream/milk
  • 1/2 teaspoonGaram masala
  • 1/2 teaspoonSalt
  • choppedCoriander

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Sauté Onions

    Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and sauté until golden, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2.Add Aromatics

    Add 3 cloves of grated garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the pan. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3.Cook Tomatoes

    Add 4 chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and break down, about 5-10 minutes.

  4. 4.Add Curry Powder

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of curry powder and cook for 2 minutes, ensuring it's well combined with the tomato mixture.

  5. 5.Brown Chicken

    Add 900g (2 pounds) of chicken breast, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the pan. Stir to coat the chicken and cook until it turns golden brown on all sides.

  6. 6.Simmer Chicken

    Cover the pan and cook the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

  7. 7.Add Water and Cook

    Pour in 3/4 cup of water, stir well, then cover the pan and let it cook for 10 minutes.

  8. 8.Add Coconut Cream

    Stir in 1 can (400g/14oz) of coconut cream or milk, ensuring it's fully incorporated into the curry.

  9. 9.Season and Thicken

    Add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir and continue to cook until the curry has thickened to your desired consistency.

  10. 10.Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the finished chicken curry with freshly chopped coriander. Serve hot with white rice.

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Chicken Curry - Indian Style

Ready in

45 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~650 kcal
Recipe by The Cooking Foodie on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Sauté Onions

    Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan. Add 2 chopped onions and until golden, stirring occasionally.

  2. 2

    Add Aromatics

    Add 3 cloves of grated garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the pan. Stir and cook for until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Cook Tomatoes

    Add 4 chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and break down, about .

  4. 4

    Add Curry Powder

    Stir in 2 tablespoons of curry powder and cook for , ensuring it's well combined with the tomato mixture.

  5. 5

    Brown Chicken

    Add 900g (2 pounds) of chicken breast, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the pan. Stir to coat the chicken and cook until it turns golden brown on all sides.

  6. 6

    Simmer Chicken

    Cover the pan and cook the chicken for an additional to allow flavors to meld.

  7. 7

    Add Water and Cook

    Pour in 3/4 cup of water, stir well, then cover the pan and let it cook for .

  8. 8

    Add Coconut Cream

    Stir in 1 can (400g/14oz) of coconut cream or milk, ensuring it's fully incorporated into the curry.

  9. 9

    Season and Thicken

    Add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir and continue to cook until the curry has thickened to your desired consistency.

  10. 10

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the finished chicken curry with freshly chopped coriander. Serve hot with white rice.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Ginger · Curry powder · Black pepper · Garam masala
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    Use chicken thighs for a richer flavor
  • 2
    Add potatoes or other vegetablesCustomise

    Add potatoes or other vegetables for a heartier curry.

  • 3
    Serve with naan bread instead of riceIngredient swap

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipSauté Onions Until Deeply Golden

    Sauté onions until deeply golden for a rich flavor base.

  • 2
    Flavour tipAdjust Chili Powder to Your Spice Preference
  • 3
    Cooking tipSimmer the Curry Until It

    Simmer the curry until it reaches your desired consistency.

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