Recipe Card of Indian Chicken Curry
This creamy Indian chicken curry has an unbeatable combination of flavors thanks to an array of aromatic warm spices, plain yogurt, and coconut milk.
Ingredients list
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
- 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
- salt to taste
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 0.75 cup coconut milk
- 0.5 lemon, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Warm up the olive oil in a skillet at medium heat. Cook the onion until it turns a golden brown color.
- Blend in the garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Continue stirring for a couple more minutes.
- Introduce the chicken pieces, tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk. Let it reach a boil, then reduce the heat and allow it to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf, add the lemon juice and cayenne pepper. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Enjoy this dish hot and savor the flavors!
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Notes
Best served with a side of basmati rice or warm naan bread. Feel free to adjust spices based on your heat preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 268mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g
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