TRADITIONAL CHICKEN CURRY

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This is a traditional North Indian (Punjabi) chicken curry dish. Serve with basmati rice or fresh Indian roti or naan.

Provided by Simmi G

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 (8 ounce) can peeled, chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground coriander
½ teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 ½ cups water
1 (5.5 ounce) can tomato juice
fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to coat. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cumin seed and cook 1 minute, until lightly toasted. Mix in onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, and season with chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, ground cumin, coriander, and paprika. Continue to cook and stir 2 minutes.
Mix yogurt into the saucepan until well blended. Add chicken pieces, and potatoes. Mix in water and tomato juice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 182.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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Beniraj Rai

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I love this chicken curry recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Megan Moran

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This chicken curry is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The spices are perfectly balanced and the chicken is cooked to perfection.

Tasaver Abass

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I'm new to cooking Indian food, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.

Opeyemi Elizabeth

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This chicken curry is the best I've ever had. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful.

Sam Tomascheski

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I made this chicken curry for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!

NAKAMI EVALINE

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This is my go-to recipe for chicken curry. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.

Osafo Nana Agyei

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I'm not a big fan of curry, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is cooked perfectly.

Azeem Ansari

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add vegetables to the curry, such as potatoes, carrots, and peas.

James Lankford

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I've made this chicken curry recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy.