Everyday Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Everyday Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, minced; 1 red or green chilli (optional); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon oil (olive or cooking); 1 chicken, skinless and cut into small pieces; 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice (preferably fresh); 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups water; Chilli powder, to taste

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, minced
1 red or green chilli (optional)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon oil (olive or cooking)
1 chicken, skinless and cut into small pieces
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice (preferably fresh)
2 cups crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups water
Chilli powder, to taste

1
Place minced onion and oil into a large saucepan and saute over medium heat until brown.
2
Add garlic, ginger and chicken to pot and continue to saute.
3
Using a blender, mix cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, paprika, salt, lemon juice, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste and 1 cup water.
4
Add the blended mixture to the pot.
5
Add 1 cup of water to the pot. As the curry cooks, you may want to add a second cup to get the desired consistency or to allow it to cook longer.
6
Add chilli powder.
7
Simmer the curry on low heat until chicken is cooked, stirring occasionally (approximately 30 minutes).
8
Peel 3 potatoes, cut into half lengthwise and then cut each half into quarters, ensuring they are all equal in size.
9
Parboil potatoes in a separate pot until fork tender (or just before).
10
When chicken is cooked (or close), add potatoes and let simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes.
11
Serve with rice (cauliflower or regular) or roti and enjoy!

139

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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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, minced, 1 red or green chilli (optional), 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon oil (olive or cooking), and more.

Yes, Everyday 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Everyday Chicken Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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