Chicken and Nut Curry Recipe

Name: Chicken and Nut Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, roughly chopped; ⅓ cup tomato paste; ⅓ cup roasted cashew nuts; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon natural yogurt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 90 g dried apricots, halved; 500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1cm strips; 1 ¼ cups chicken stock; ¼ cup roasted cashew nuts, for garnish; ¼ cup fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 onion, roughly chopped
⅓ cup tomato paste
⅓ cup roasted cashew nuts
2 teaspoons garam masala
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon natural yogurt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
90 g dried apricots, halved
500 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1cm strips
1 ¼ cups chicken stock
¼ cup roasted cashew nuts, for garnish
¼ cup fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

1
Spice Paste:
2
In a food processor, combine ingredients and process until smoooth (about 30 seconds).
3
Transfer to a small bowl.
4
Curry:.
5
In a wok or large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and fry spice mixture until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
6
Add apricots and chicken: cook for 1 minute.
7
Stir in stock, cover and simmer until tender (10-12 minutes).
8
Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with the extra cashew nuts and coriander.
9
Serve with steamed rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, roughly chopped, ⅓ cup tomato paste, ⅓ cup roasted cashew nuts, 2 teaspoons garam masala, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Nut 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Nut Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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