Spicy Almond and Sesame Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Almond and Sesame Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tbsp Sunflower oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin; 6 black pepper corns; 6 whole cloves; 1 stick cinnamon; 5 curry leaves; 1 medium onion finely diced; 2 tbsp curry powder (may be reduced to 1Tblsp) according to your preference; 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste; 1/2 tsp tumeric powder; 1 medium chicken cut into medium sized pieces. Excess fat and skin removed; 1 tomato grated; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 salt to taste; 1/4 cup warm water; 1/2 cup whole almonds; 4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 corriander leaves

Servings: persons

4 tbsp Sunflower oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin
6 black pepper corns
6 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
5 curry leaves
1 medium onion finely diced
2 tbsp curry powder (may be reduced to 1Tblsp) according to your preference
1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
1 medium chicken cut into medium sized pieces. Excess fat and skin removed
1 tomato grated
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 salt to taste
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 cup whole almonds
4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 corriander leaves

1
Add oil to saucepan and place on medium heat.
2
When slightly heated add in mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns and a few curry leaves.
3
When mustard seeds start to pop - add in the diced onion.
4
Saute until onion is translucent.
5
Add in the curry powder and tumeric powder and mix.
6
Add in the ginger and garlic paste and stir.
7
Add chicken pieces and mix well to coat with all the spices.
8
Cover and allow to cook on a slow to medium heat until colour changes.
9
When chicken pieces change colour, add in the grated tomato, garam masala, corriander powder and salt and stir.
10
Add water and allow to cook.
11
When chicken is almost done, add in the almonds.
12
Once cooked, drizzle over the toasted sesame seeds.
13
Garnish with some choped fresh corriander leaves.
14
Serve with rice, naan or bread and a side of salad.
15
Enjoy !

450

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 tbsp Sunflower oil, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin, 6 black pepper corns, and more.

Yes, Spicy Almond and Sesame 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.

Spicy Almond and Sesame Chicken

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