Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Indian Chicken Curry Recipe, a delightful dish that brings a taste of India to your dinner table. Perfect for any occasion, this curry features tender chicken simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices like turmeric and cumin. The result is a dish that is not only satisfying but also incredibly versatile—ideal for serving with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder or garam masala blend
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp cayenne (adjust for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Juice of lime
- ½ cup plain yogurt or cream (optional for extra richness)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
- Fluffy basmati rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, ground cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper; toast for about a minute.
- Add chicken pieces, stirring to coat them with spices; brown on all sides (5-6 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk, tomato puree, and chicken broth; bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Stir in lime juice and optional yogurt or cream until creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot over basmati rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken in yogurt and spices before cooking. Adjust cayenne pepper to customize spice levels according to your preference.