Thursday, June 13, 2013

Chicken Curry


Hooray another Indian recipe that's ready to be posted!  Chicken Curry is an Indian staple -- so flavorful, pretty easy and uses the easiest protein :)  The recipe for the curry part is actually a pretty basic curry recipe that can be used with any protein so feel free to experiment!

Yields: 2 servings 

Ingredients:
  • 1 large organic onion, quartered 
  • 1 organic tomato, halved   
  • 1 green chili pepper or jalapeno, chopped  
  • 4 tbsp organic extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 green cardamom pods
  • 1 (2 inch) cinnamon stick
  • 10 peppercorns 
  • 2 whole cloves 
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste 
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper  
  • 1 lb organic boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder 
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 
  • 1/4 cup organic plain yogurt
Directions:

Place onion, tomato and jalapeno in a food processor and grind until it becomes a thick paste.

 

Heat oil in large pan; add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves.  

 

When leaves begin to sizzle and fragrance starts to release, add onion/tomato/jalapeno mixture and saute until onions are light golden, about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently.


Stir in the ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper and chicken.  Continue cooking, stirring the mix, for about 20 minutes more.


Add a little water if necessary to keep food from sticking. 


Add coriander powder and garam masala and stir for 5 minutes, adding 2 tablespoons water.  Simmer for 15 minutes, or until meat is getting tender.


Lower heat.  Whisk the yogurt with a fork; and add to the pot slowly.  Then cook until meat is done to your liking and sauce is thickened.




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