Easy Indian Chicken Curry Recipe (20 Minutes)
Calories: 10
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
When you’re craving Indian food but don’t have a ton of energy to simmer and stir, this easy chicken curry recipe comes to the rescue. Move over, takeout! Quick with easy-to-find ingredients in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Chicken curry
- 2 lb (1 kg) Boneless skinless chicken Wash, drain, and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 tbsp Canola oil
- 1 large Tomato finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice (less if yogurt or sour cream is too sour)
- ½ cup (120 ml) Sour cream Or yogurt or coconut cream
Curry paste
- 1 large Onion roughly chopped
- 6 large Garlic cloves
- 3 inch Fresh ginger
- ¼ cup Cilantro leaves
- 5 Curry leaves
- 2 tbsp Red chilly powder or Paprika (med or hot)
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper mild or hot
- 3 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tbsp Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
Instructions
- Curry paste - Add all curry paste ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside1 large Onion, 6 large Garlic cloves, 3 inch Fresh ginger, ¼ cup Cilantro leaves, 5 Curry leaves, 2 tbsp Red chilly powder, 1 tsp Cayenne pepper , 3 tbsp Coriander powder, 1 tbsp Ground Cumin , ½ tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp Garam masala
- Saute paste - In a large skillet or pan over medium heat, add the oil and ground curry paste. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. If necessary, add a few tablespoons of water to prevent the spices from burning.2 tbsp Canola oil
- Tomatoes - Next, add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook another 2 minutes.1 large Tomato, 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- Chicken - Add the chicken pieces and saute for 2 minutes more, or until the chicken is well coated in the masala. Add 1 cup water or chicken broth and combine well. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.2 lb Boneless skinless chicken
- Simmer - Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot and cook on medium heat for about 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.1 tsp Kosher salt , ½ tsp Black pepper
- Acid - Finally, add sour cream (or yogurt) and lemon juice. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning and consistency.½ cup Sour cream, 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Sprinkle with more chopped cilantro before you serve.
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