Description
Spicy Jammu chicken curry brings robust Kashmiri flavors to your dining table, celebrating regional Indian culinary traditions. Tender chicken simmered in rich, aromatic spices promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 chicken breasts, chopped
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) curry powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) white sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, to taste
Base and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tomato paste
- 1 cup (240 ml) plain yogurt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) coconut milk
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling base for the aromatic curry.
- Gently caramelize onions until they transform into a golden-brown, translucent delicacy, releasing their sweet essence.
- Introduce a symphony of spices including minced garlic, grated ginger, delicate sugar, fragrant salt, warm cinnamon, robust curry powder, smoky paprika, and a single bay leaf. Stir vigorously for approximately 2 minutes to awaken their complex flavors.
- Integrate tender chicken pieces, rich tomato paste, creamy yogurt, and luxurious coconut milk into the spice-infused mixture.
- Momentarily elevate the heat to intensify flavor development, then gracefully reduce to a gentle simmer for 20-25 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld harmoniously.
- Discard the bay leaf, then enliven the curry with a bright splash of citrusy lemon juice and a hint of fiery cayenne pepper.
- Continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes to concentrate and deepen the curry’s remarkable flavor profile.
- Present the aromatic curry piping hot, accompanied by fluffy rice, pillowy naan, or traditional roti for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap olive oil with ghee for an authentic Indian flavor profile that adds richness and depth to the curry.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes to enhance tenderness and help spices penetrate the meat more effectively.
- For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt with lower fat content and replace coconut milk with low-fat coconut milk or chicken broth to reduce calories.
- Adjust cayenne pepper quantity based on personal spice tolerance, gradually adding to control heat level without overwhelming the delicate curry flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg