Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of chicken curry that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, velvety sauce infused with aromatic spices. This easy-to-follow chicken curry recipe Indian is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With its vibrant flavors and creamy texture, it?s bound to become a family favorite. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm naan for an unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
- 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and saut? for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in garlic and ginger paste; cook for one minute until aromatic.
- Add crushed tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, and red chili powder; simmer for five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated with the sauce.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg