Hey there, food lovers! If you want to transform your kitchen into a little piece of India, this Indian curry recipe is for you!
It's easy, delicious and full of goodness. No hard-to-find ingredients, just delicious stuff that will leave your house smelling like amazing spices.
So, let's get to the recipe?
What is Curry Again?
Curry is not a specific dish, but a concept! It comes from the Tamil word “kari,” which means sauce.
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Each region of India has its own way of making it, but the idea is always the same: a super-seasoned sauce, which can be creamy or drier.
By the way, do you know what the secret is? The spices! Let's get our hands dirty!
Ingredients:
- 500g chicken breast (or vegetables if you want a vegetarian version)
- 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, well crushed
- 1 piece of ginger (about the size of the tip of your thumb) grated
- 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (the star of the recipe!)
- 1 tsp cumin powder (indian food flavor in vein)
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (if you have it, you're in luck!)
- 200ml coconut milk or cream (to make that sauce creamy)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro to finish (if you are #teamcoriander)
- Juice of half a lemon (to give it that zing!)
Preparation method:
- First, heat a pan with oil or ghee and add the onion. Sauté until it becomes transparent.
- Second, add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute until you can smell that wonderful aroma rising.
- Thirdly, add the chopped tomatoes and let them break down well.
- Now comes the magic! Add the curry, cumin, paprika and garam masala and stir well to release the flavors.
- Add the chicken (or vegetables), mix everything so that it absorbs the seasoning well.
- Then, pour in the coconut milk or cream and let it cook for about 15 minutes. The chicken should be well cooked and the sauce should be very creamy.
- Adjust the salt and pepper.
- Squeeze the lemon and mix a little more.
- Finally, top with fresh cilantro and you're done! Now just go ahead and serve with basmati rice or naan bread.
Chef’s Tips – Indian Curry:
- But, do you want a more intense flavor? Then let the seasonings sauté a little before adding the chicken.
- Do you like spicy food? A pinch of cayenne pepper will do the trick!
- By the way, this curry is also great with beef, fish or chickpeas.
- Also, if you want the sauce creamier, blend half of it in a blender before mixing it with the chicken.
- Want to add a crunchy touch? Add some cashews at the end.
What to Serve with This Curry?
You can't eat curry without a good side dish, right? So, here are some ideas:
- Basmati Rice: This fluffy, fragrant rice is the perfect pair!
- Naan Bread: Soft and perfect for dipping into the sauce.
- Mango Chutney: A sweet and sour touch that goes really well.
- Natural Yogurt: Softens the spiciness and balances the flavors.
Delicious Curiosity – Easy Indian Curry
By the way, did you know that there is no “original” curry recipe? Every family in India has its own version, passing the tradition down from generation to generation!
This means you can tweak the recipe however you like and perhaps create your own unique curry!
So, now it's your turn! Make it and then tell me how it turned out. Enjoy your meal and namaste!