TOMATO-YOGURT CHICKEN CURRY
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Toast the cumin: Heat the oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Sprinkle in the cumin seeds and stir; they should sizzle on contact, become fragrant and darken slightly.
- Caramelize the onion: Immediately add the red onion and bay leaves to the pot. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is dark chestnut brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Make the tomato base: While the onion is cooking, drain the juice from the can of tomatoes into a liquid measuring cup; set aside. Puree the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, chiles, turmeric and paprika in a food processor.
- Saute the base: Add the tomato base to the onion mixture and cook, stirring, until thick and paste-like, 10 minutes. When the mixture starts sticking to the bottom of the pot, add the chicken and potatoes. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is opaque and the sauce clings to the meat and potatoes, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer the curry: Add the honey to the reserved tomato juice, then add enough water to make 1 1/2 cups of liquid; pour into the pot. Season with salt to your liking and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and gently simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning: Gently stir the yogurt into the curry. Taste for seasoning and add salt, if necessary. Sprinkle with the Garam Masala and serve over rice. Top with cilantro.
- Shell the cardamom: Gently crack open the green and black cardamom pods with a mortar and pestle (or crush them on a cutting board using a heavy pan). Remove the seeds and discard the husks.
- Grind the spices: Finely grind the cardamom seeds, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a spice or coffee grinder. Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight for up to 1 year.
EASY CHICKEN CURRY
Weeknight cooking doesn't get any easier than this endlessly adaptable five-ingredient, 30-minute curry from Mark Bittman. Sauté a pile of chopped onions in a little oil, then stir in curry powder (or red curry paste for Thai flavors). Pour in a can of coconut milk and swirl to combine. Add chicken, simmer until it's cooked through and finish with some chopped tomatoes. And dinner is served! This recipe lends itself to experimentation, so change it up. Be generous with spices. Toss in chopped bell pepper or carrots with the onions. Add a can of drained chickpeas or a generous handful of fresh spinach with the tomatoes. Instead of chicken, try shrimp, duck, turkey, firm fish, tofu, lump crab meat or beef. Just watch the cooking time: Fish, shrimp and crab cook faster than other meats. Also, don't forget to season as you go with salt and pepper.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place oil in a large skillet; turn heat to medium-high. A minute later, add onions, along with a generous pinch of salt and some pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and almost falling apart, 15 minutes or more. Stir in curry powder, and cook, stirring, for another minute or so.
- Add coconut milk, and cook until it thickens, about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken, and stir, then cook until done, 3 to 6 minutes. (If you use shrimp, keep in mind that it cooks a little faster than chicken; if you are in doubt about whether chicken is done, cut into a piece.)
- Add tomato, and cook another minute; adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve over rice, garnished with basil or mint, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 423, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1048 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN CURRY WITH CHOPPED ONIONS AND TOMATOES
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the cardamom pods, cinnamon, and green chili peppers about 1 minute.2. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until well-browned, about 7 minutes. Then add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and cilantro, and cook until all the juices evaporate, about 5 minutes.3. Mix in the coriander, cumin, 1 teaspoon garam masala, fenugreek leaves, turmeric, paprika, and salt. Then add the yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling, until it is absorbed in the sauce, about 1 minute.4. Add the chicken and water, cover the pan, and cook over high heat about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate and cook, turning the pieces over a few times, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thick, about 30 minutes. Add more water if you prefer a thinner sauce. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with garam masala and cilantro, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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