Name: Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 gms, curry cut pieces with bones Chicken; 1/2 tsp Pepper powder; 1 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Oil; 4 Cloves; 2 pieces Cinnamon; 3 Cardamom; 1 Star anise; 2, cut into two Bay leaves; 2 medium (150 gms) Chopped onions; 2 nos. (chopped) Dry red chili; 2 nos. (chopped) Green chili; 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 4-5 tbsp (for spices) Water; 5 tbsp (readymade) Tomato puree; 1 cup (225 ml) Coconut milk; a pinch (for curry) Salt; 150 ml Water; 1.5 tsp Lemon juice; 3-4 tbsp Chopped coriander

Ready in

85 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

40 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe by Spice Eats on YouTube

Summary

A flavorful Indian chicken curry featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, aromatic gravy made with coconut milk and a blend of traditional spices. Perfect for a hearty dinner.

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All Ingredients - For Marination

Chicken 500 gms, curry cut pieces with bones
Pepper powder 1/2 tsp
Salt 1 tsp

All Ingredients - For Curry

Oil 3 tbsp
Cloves 4
Cinnamon 2 pieces
Cardamom 3
Star anise 1
Bay leaves 2, cut into two
Chopped onions 2 medium (150 gms)
Dry red chili 2 nos. (chopped)
Green chili 2 nos. (chopped)
Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Kashmiri chili powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Water 4-5 tbsp (for spices)
Tomato puree 5 tbsp (readymade)
Coconut milk 1 cup (225 ml)
Salt a pinch (for curry)
Water 150 ml
Lemon juice 1.5 tsp
Chopped coriander 3-4 tbsp

Tools You'll Need

Pan
Bowl

Spice level: FieryFor chiliheads only — taste before serving.

From:Red chiliGreen chiliGingerKashmiri chiliChili

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
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 Coconut milk?
- Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.

⚠ Contains Allergens

coconut

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate Chicken

In a bowl, add 500 gms curry cut chicken pieces with bones, 1/2 tsp pepper powder, and 1 tsp salt. Mix all the ingredients well to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 2: Set Aside

Set the chicken aside for .

Step 3: Prepare for Curry

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan. Add 4 cloves, 2 pieces of cinnamon, 3 cardamom pods, 1 star anise, and 2 bay leaves (cut into two). Give a stir and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4: Sauté Onions and Chilies

Add 2 medium (150 gms) chopped onions, 2 chopped dry red chilies, and 2 chopped green chilies to the pan. Fry for on medium heat until the onions are translucent.

Step 5: Add Ginger Garlic Paste

Add 2 tsp ginger garlic paste and fry for on low heat until the raw smell disappears.

Step 6: Brown Chicken

Add the chicken to the pan. Fry for on medium heat until the chicken pieces turn light brown.

Step 7: Add Powdered Spices

Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp Kashmiri chili, 1 tsp coriander powder, and a splash of 4-5 tbsp water. Fry for on medium heat, stirring continuously, until the spices are well combined and the oil starts to separate.

Step 8: Add Tomato Puree

Add 5 tbsp readymade tomato puree. Cook for on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 9: Add Coconut Milk and Salt

Pour in 1 cup (225 ml) coconut milk and add a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 10: Simmer Covered

Cover the pan and cook for on low heat, allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the flavors.

Step 11: Adjust Consistency

Add 150 ml water to achieve desired gravy consistency.

Step 12: Add Lemon Juice and Coriander

Add 1.5 tsp lemon juice and 3-4 tbsp chopped coriander. Stir gently.

Step 13: Final Simmer and Serve

for another . Mix well and serve hot.

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