Chicken Curry With Nuts Recipe

Name: Chicken Curry With Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken; 1 cup yogurt; salt; 5 green cardamom; 1 black cardamom; 5 cloves; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 bay leaf; oil 2-3 Tbs; 1 cup sliced onion; 1 Tbs ginger chopped; 1/3 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 cup cream; 1 Tbs poppy seeds; 3 Tbs almonds; 3 Tbs cashew nuts; 2 Tbs melon seeds; Garnish; pistachio; pine nuts; sunflower seeds raisins

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken
1 cup yogurt
salt
5 green cardamom
1 black cardamom
5 cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1 bay leaf
oil 2-3 Tbs
1 cup sliced onion
1 Tbs ginger chopped
1/3 tsp turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder
1/2 cup cream
1 Tbs poppy seeds
3 Tbs almonds
3 Tbs cashew nuts
2 Tbs melon seeds
Garnish
pistachio
pine nuts
sunflower seeds raisins

1
Cut chicken into medium pieces. Whisk yogurt in a large bowl, add salt and leave chicken in yogurt to marinade for at least 1 hr.
2
Heat oil in a pot. Add all 5 spices and saute until it begins to crackle. Add onion and saute over medium heat until golden brown. Add ginger, stir for a minute. Add turmeric and red chili powder (dissolved in 3 Tbs water). Stir for a minute. Add chicken along with marinade, stir, add 1/4 cup water. Stir. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer until chicken is tender.
3
Made a paste with poppy seeds, almonds, cashews, melon seeds and cream.
4
Add paste to chicken. Add more cream or water to reach desired consistency.
5
Serve with rice. Garnish with a handful of nut/raisin mix.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken, 1 cup yogurt, salt, 5 green cardamom, and more.

Yes, Chicken Curry With Nuts 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 Curry With Nuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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