Kashmiri Chicken Recipe

Name: Kashmiri Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 each chicken drumsticks skinned; 4 each chicken thighs, boneless, skinless skinned; 5 ounces yogurt natural; 4 tablespoons red curry paste; 2 tablespoons sunflower oil; 1 medium onions peeled, thinly sliced; 1 clove garlic peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 teaspoon ginger fresh; 1/2 teaspoon thai chili paste; 4 tablespoons chicken broth; 2 tablespoons almonds ground; 1 x salt; 1 x almonds flaked, toasted; 1 x parsley leaves flat leaf; 1 x rice pilau, cooked; 1 x pickles, dill

Servings: persons

4 each chicken drumsticks skinned
4 each chicken thighs, boneless, skinless skinned
5 ounces yogurt natural
4 tablespoons red curry paste
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 medium onions peeled, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic peeled and minced
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon ginger fresh
1/2 teaspoon thai chili paste
4 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons almonds ground
1 x salt
1 x almonds flaked, toasted
1 x parsley leaves flat leaf
1 x rice pilau, cooked
1 x pickles, dill

1
Slash chicken at intervals and place in a bowl.
2
Mix together yogurt and curry paste, then stir into chicken, coating evenly.
3
Cover and chill for 1 hour.
4
Heat oil in a large pan and fry onion and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Stir in cumin, ginger and chilli and cook gently for 1 minute.
6
Add chicken and fry gently, turning occasionally, for about 10 Stir in any remaining marinade with stock and ground almonds.
7
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
8
Add salt to taste.
9
Scatter flaked almonds over chicken and garnish with flat-leaf parsley.
10
Serve chicken with pilau rice, pickles and poppadoms.

733

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 each chicken drumsticks skinned, 4 each chicken thighs, boneless, skinless skinned, 5 ounces yogurt natural, 4 tablespoons red curry paste, and more.

Yes, Kashmiri Chicken 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!

Kashmiri Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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