Finger Lickin’ Curry Chicken
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Servings Prep Time
4servings 10minutes
Cook Time
45minutes
Ingredients
  • 1tsp canola oil
  • 1/2tsp cumin seeds
  • 5cloves garlic(large)
  • 1tsp fresh ginger
  • 1 onion
  • 1/4tsp salt
  • 1 tomato(large)
  • 2tbsp tomato paste
  • 1tbsp Pataks Madras curry paste(heaping)
  • 1tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2tsp black pepper
  • 3tbsp plain yogurt
  • 3 chicken breasts(large)
  • 3/4cup water
  • 1/2tsp garam masala
  • 1/3cup cilantro(option)
Instructions
  1. Finely mince garlic, shred ginger, dice onion and tomato. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces
  2. Add oil to frying pan or wok on medium heat and cook cumin seeds 1-2 minutes until brown and fragrant. Next add garlic and ginger, sautee 2-4 minutes until light brown
  3. Add diced onion to frying pan at medium-high heat and brown 4-5 minutes. Next add salt and cook 2-3 minutes
  4. Add diced tomato and cook for 5 minutes (partially covered with lid). Allow liquid to bubble at medium heat so tomatoes lose their structure. If mixture appears dry, can add 2 tbsp water
  5. Add in tomato paste, curry paste, turmeric, cayenne, black pepper. Stir well. Partially cover pan and allow liquid to simmer 4-5 minutes
  6. Add yogurt and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken, mix well and cook 2-3 minutes
  7. Add water and stir well. Cover chicken with lid, coook at medium-low heat (#4) for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5-10 minutes
  8. Mix in garam masala, check chicken has reached internal temperature of 165 degrees F, and garnish with cilantro
Recipe Notes

We serve this mama Arora classic with rice or quinoa and stir-fried Indian vegetables.

Finger Lickin’ Curry Chicken