Chicken Madras-India Recipe

Name: Chicken Madras-India
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 2 each chicken breasts skinned, cut into 1 inch cubes; 6 small green chili peppers dried; 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 teaspoon coriander ground; 23 batch curry stock; 1 x salt; 1 teaspoon methi washed in a sieve, then left moist for at least 10 minutes; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Servings: persons

1
Heat a little of the oil in a large heavy frying pan then fry the have turned white.
2
Remove them from the pan and set aside.
3
Heat the rest of the oil in a heavy pan over a moderate heat.
4
Add the whole dried chiles and fry until they start to swell.
5
Turn the heat to low and let the pan cool a little then put in the chile powder, cumin and coriander and fry for 10 seconds stirring all the time (do not burn or it will taste bitter!)
6
then quickly.
7
Put in the curry sauce, salt and chicken pieces and cook for 30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
8
10 minutes from the end add the garam masala and fenugreek leaves.
9
Simmer gently for the last 10 minutes stirring frequently as the sauce should now be nice and thick.

216

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee, 2 each chicken breasts skinned, cut into 1 inch cubes, 6 small green chili peppers dried, 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder, and more.

Yes, Chicken Madras-India 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 Madras-India

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Variations & substitutions

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