Indian curry chicken

Indian curry chicken

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Discover this delicious chicken curry recipe, which is fragrant and flavorful, and perfect for family dinners.

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This dish, originating in India, is full of flavor and spices. The chicken is slowly simmered in a creamy and spicy sauce, resulting in a truly delicious meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$2.22 $0.56 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.29
  • $0.13
  • $0.15
  • $0.16
  • $0.68
  • $0.78
  • $0.03

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the oil paint or ghee in a pan.
  2. Continue to cook the onion until it is soft and fragrant.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, and continue to cook them until they release their aroma. ≈ 3 min
  4. Add the curry spices (turmeric, cumin, cilantro, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves). ≈ 3 min
  5. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices. ≈ 4 min
  6. Add the curry spices (turmeric, cumin, cilantro, chili powder, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves). ≈ 3 min
  7. Mix thoroughly until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices. ≈ 4 min
  8. Add the tomato puree, and mix until the puree thickens and begins to release its oil.
  9. Add coconut cream and water, and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  10. Cook over low heat until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens, for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  11. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water. ≈ 3 min
  12. Add garam masala and salt to taste, and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  13. Cook for a few extra minutes to allow the spices to fully infuse.
  14. Once cooked, remove from the heat and serve with a garnish of fresh parsley. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Indian curry chicken

  • jmpl|Indian-style chicken curry: 500g of chicken (cut to your preference)$0.29
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil paint or ghee (traditional Indian butter)$0.13
  • 1 onion, finely chopped$0.15
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped$0.16
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped$0.68
  • 200 ml of coconut milk or yogurt$0.78
  • salt, as needed$0.03

Total$2.22

that's $0.56 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • jmpl|Indian-style chicken curry: 500g of chicken (cut to your preference)
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil paint or ghee (traditional Indian butter)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 piece of ginger, finely grated
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 200 ml of coconut milk or yogurt
  • 500 ml of water
  • salt, as needed
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for decoration

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