Recipe
Authentic Indian Chicken Curry Recipe
This curry builds its depth the Indian way — whole cloves, cardamom and a cinnamon stick bloomed in hot oil before the ginger and ground spices go in, so the base tastes layered rather than dusty. Coriander, cumin, turmeric and cayenne carry the sauce; the chicken simmers until it takes it all on. Eight servings in an hour, best over basmati with something cooling alongside.
Ingredients
4 | tablespoons ginger (freshly made paste) |
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3 | tablespoons coriander powder (toasted and ground) |
2 | teaspoons cumin powder (toasted and ground) |
| • | salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste) |
| • | black pepper |
1 | teaspoon turmeric |
8 | whole cloves |
8 | whole cardamom pods |
1 | cinnamon stick |
4 | tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 | teaspoon cayenne pepper (or hot chili pepper, to taste) |
1 1⁄2 | boneless chicken |
1 | large onion, diced |
1 | tomatoes, diced |
2 | tablespoons butter (optional) |
| • | hot water |
Instructions
Preparation | |
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| 1. | In a blender, create a paste by combining equal parts of peeled ginger and garlic with a touch of water. |
| 2. | Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, turmeric, cayenne (if desired), cumin powder, and coriander powder. Set aside. |
Cooking Process | |
| 1. | Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon stick. |
| 2. | Saute the spices for a few minutes, then remove the cloves and cardamom. |
| 3. | Add diced onions and cook until soft and golden to create a creamy base for the gravy. |
| 4. | Introduce the ginger/garlic paste and cook on medium-low heat, scraping the bottom of the pan. |
| 5. | Add the seasoned chicken and cook until it changes color. Incorporate butter if desired. |
| 6. | Pour in diced tomatoes and cook for additional 2 minutes. |
| 7. | Cover the chicken with hot water, bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
Nutrition facts
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 365.9 kcal |
| Protein | 22.4 g |
| Fat | 27.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Sugar | 1.9 g |
Published on Aug 10, 2024 by Luminița
