Description
Savor the rich, aromatic flavors of Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari) – a comforting dish of tender chicken simmered in a spiced coconut sauce that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 medium onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: finely chop onions and mince garlic and ginger.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown (8-10 minutes).
- Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in turmeric, cumin seeds, and curry powder. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in the chicken thighs, browning them for about 7-10 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and season with salt; simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option or add cashews for extra crunch. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili powder.