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Chicken Curry (murgh Kari)















Ingredients

Quantity
Skinned chicken breasts
2 pounds
Salt
3 tbsp
Oil
½ cup
Onions – finely chopped
1 ½ cup
Minced garlic
1 tbsp
Ginger – finely chopped
1 ½ tbsp
Cumin
1 tbsp
Turmeric
1 tbsp
Coriander
1 tbsp
Ground cayenne pepper
1 tbsp
Water
½ cup
Crushed tomatoes
1 can (15 oz)
Fresh cilantro – chopped
2 tbsp
Yogurt
½ cup
Garam masala
1 tbsp
Fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp


Sprinkle chicken breasts with 2 t of the salt. In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Add the chicken breasts in batches, browning on both sides. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

Add the onions, garlic, and ginger to the remaining oil. Saute for 8 minutes over medium high heat. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and one tablespoon of water. Stir well for about one minute. Add the tomatoes, one tablespoon of the cilantro, yogurt, and remaining teaspoon of salt.

Add the chicken and any accumulated juices. Pour in the remaining water. Bring to a boil, turning chicken about to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle with garam masala and remaining tablespoon of cilantro. Cover skillet and simmer for 20 minutes.