Nagore chicken curry recipe Recipe

Name: Nagore chicken curry recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tbsp olive or sunflower oil; 3 green chillies; 6 finely grated or crushed garlic cloves; 1 tbsp peeled, finely grated root ginger; 2 medium red onions, halved and finely sliced; 2 medium white onions, halved and finely sliced; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 whole chicken, about 1.6kg, skinned and portioned into 10 pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings and halved breasts); 120 ml (4.2fl oz) coconut milk; 4 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves; 4 tbsp freshly grated coconut; 1 tbsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 4 dried chillies; 25 fresh curry leaves

Servings: persons

6 tbsp olive or sunflower oil
3 green chillies
6 finely grated or crushed garlic cloves
1 tbsp peeled, finely grated root ginger
2 medium red onions, halved and finely sliced
2 medium white onions, halved and finely sliced
0.5 tsp turmeric
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 whole chicken, about 1.6kg, skinned and portioned into 10 pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings and halved breasts)
120 ml (4.2fl oz) coconut milk
4 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
4 tbsp freshly grated coconut
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
4 dried chillies
25 fresh curry leaves

1
For the spice paste: set a karhai, wok or small frying pan (about 18 cm in diameter) over a medium heat and add the coconut, stirring until it browns.
2
Add the cumin, coriander and fenugreek seeds, the peppercorns and dried chillies.
3
Continue to stir for 3 minutes.
4
As the spices release their aromas, drop in the curry leaves.
5
Stir for 30 seconds, then cool.
6
Grind in a clean coffee grinder, spice grinder or pestle and mortar to a fine, slightly oily powder.
7
For the curry: set a large pan (about 25 cm in diameter) over a medium heat.
8
When it's hot, pour in the oil.
9
Drop in one whole green chilli.
10
Stir and allow the skin to blister for 30 seconds.
11
Add the garlic and ginger.
12
Fry for 3 minutes, until the garlic just starts to brown.
13
Tip in the onions and saute for 18 minutes, until soft and golden.
14
Add splashes of boiling water to prevent any sticking.
15
Stir in the turmeric.
16
Tip in the spice paste and incorporate thoroughly for 2 minutes.
17
Add the tomatoes and cook, covered, for about 10 minutes.
18
Stir occasionally, mashing the tomatoes into the sauce and reducing the heat if the tomatoes seem to catch.
19
Add the remaining green chillies, slit lengthways, and 2 teaspoons of salt.
20
Mix well, then add the chicken.
21
Brown the meat for about 10 minutes.
22
Pour in 400ml of water and combine well.
23
Add the coconut milk and coriander.
24
Stir, cover and cook over a low heat for 35 minutes.
25
Serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tbsp olive or sunflower oil, 3 green chillies, 6 finely grated or crushed garlic cloves, 1 tbsp peeled, finely grated root ginger, and more.

Yes, Nagore chicken curry recipe 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.

Nagore chicken curry recipe

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