Baby's First Chicken Curry (Tomato-Poppy Seed Chicken Curry) Recipe

Name: Baby's First Chicken Curry (Tomato-Poppy Seed Chicken Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for sauteing; 1 1/4 cups finely chopped red onion; 2 bay leaves; 5 cloves garlic; 4 chiles de arbol; 1/2 -inch piece peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (no breasts, they will dry out); 1 teaspoon honey; 1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes; 1 tablespoon white poppy seeds,* blended in 1/4 cup milk or bypass the seeds and milk and just use 2 tablespoons yogurt; *Can be found at specialty Indian markets; Serving suggestion: Cooked rice.

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for sauteing
1 1/4 cups finely chopped red onion
2 bay leaves
5 cloves garlic
4 chiles de arbol
1/2 -inch piece peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (no breasts, they will dry out)
1 teaspoon honey
1 (14.5-ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 tablespoon white poppy seeds,* blended in 1/4 cup milk or bypass the seeds and milk and just use 2 tablespoons yogurt
*Can be found at specialty Indian markets
Serving suggestion: Cooked rice.

1
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large deep pot over medium heat.
2
Add onions and bay leaves.
3
Saute until pinkish-golden brown.
4
Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, whiz together garlic, chiles, ginger, paprika, and turmeric with a little water until as smooth as possible.
5
Once the onions are cooked, add the masala from the blender.
6
Cook, stirring often, until deepened in colour, and oil droplets appear on the surface of the masala.
7
Add the chicken and honey, coating the meat with the masala.
8
Stirring often, cook about 5 minutes, until the masala sticks to the chicken.
9
Pull tomatoes out of the can and squish into the pot, crushing them with your hands.
10
Add a splash of the tomato juice, too.
11
Stir, bring to a simmer, semi-cover and cook about 20 minutes, until chicken is tender and gravy has thickened.
12
Turn heat down, add either poppy seed-milk mixture or yogurt and stir gently.
13
Taste for seasonings.
14
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve over rice.

360

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for sauteing, 1 1/4 cups finely chopped red onion, 2 bay leaves, 5 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Baby's First Chicken Curry (Tomato-Poppy Seed Chicken Curry) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baby's First Chicken Curry (Tomato-Poppy Seed Chicken Curry)

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