Malabari Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Malabari Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 whole cardamom pods; 2 bay leaves; 3 whole cloves; 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick; 2 onions, sliced; 3 fresh green chile peppers, sliced; 3 large potatoes, cubed; 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste; 2 carrots, diced (optional); 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 1/2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk; 1/2 cup water; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional); 1 tomato, diced (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 whole cardamom pods
2 bay leaves
3 whole cloves
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 onions, sliced
3 fresh green chile peppers, sliced
3 large potatoes, cubed
2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
2 carrots, diced (optional)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 1/2 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
1/2 cup water
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)
1 tomato, diced (optional)

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until the oil shimmers with heat, and stir in the cardamom pods, bay leaves, cloves, and cinnamon stick until the spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds; mix in the onions and green chile peppers, and cook and stir until the onions are beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, ginger garlic paste, and carrots; cook and stir for 5 more minutes. Mix in the coriander, black pepper, turmeric, and salt; cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently.
2
Stir in the coconut milk, water, chicken breast meat, yogurt, cream, and tomatoes; bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook partially covered, stirring every 5 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the chicken is no longer pink inside, 20 to 30 minutes. Discard cardamom pods, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick before serving.

465

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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

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 whole cardamom pods, 2 bay leaves, 3 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Malabari Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Malabari Chicken Stew

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