Description
A flavorful chicken curry that blends spices and rich ingredients for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add pureed tomatoes and cook until the mixture thickens.
- Mix in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt.
- Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat them in spices.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is tender.
- Stir in garam masala and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for more flavor.
- Adjust spices according to your heat preference.
- Serve with rice or naan for a complete meal.
- Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or peas for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken curry, Indian cuisine, curry recipes