Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 pound

Boneless, Skinless Chicken

cut into 1-2 inch pieces

0.75 cup

Sour Cream

2 cloves

Garlic

minced

1 teaspoon

Salt

0.5 teaspoon

Chili Powder

1 teaspoon

Cumin

2 tablespoon

Curry Paste

1 tablespoon

Turmeric

2 tablespoon

Cooking Oil

1 tablespoon

Oil

for skillet

2 unit

Onions

sliced

28 unit

Tomatoes

canned

3 cloves

Garlic

minced

2 teaspoon

Ginger

freshly grated

1 teaspoon

Chili Powder

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

2 teaspoon

Cumin

1 teaspoon

Hot Madras Curry Powder

13 cup

Curry Paste

2 tablespoon

Sugar

1 unit

Salt

0.5 cup

Fresh Cilantro

chopped

1 cup

Whipping Cream

0.5 cup

Butter

Step 1
~5 min

Cut chicken into 1-2 inch square pieces.

Step 2
~5 min

In a large bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, minced garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, curry paste, and turmeric.

Step 3
~5 min

Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.

Step 4
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).

Step 5
~5 min

Put chicken into a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Step 6
~5 min

Set chicken aside.

Step 7
~5 min

In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook sliced onions with cooking oil until just glossy but not cooked.

Step 8
~5 min

Remove from heat.

Step 9
~5 min

Puree the onions and canned tomatoes in a blender until smooth.

Step 10
~5 min

Heat a bit of cooking oil in a large pot.

Step 11
~5 min

Add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes, do not brown.

Step 12
~5 min

Add onion/tomato puree, chili powder, chili flakes, cumin, hot Madras curry powder, curry paste, sugar and salt.

Step 13
~5 min

Simmer for 30 minutes until it reaches a thicker consistency.

Step 14
~5 min

Add chopped fresh cilantro, whipping cream, butter, and cooked chicken.

Step 15
~5 min

Heat for another 10 minutes.

Step 16
~5 min

Garnish with more cilantro and serve with basmati rice and naan.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of chili powder and flakes to your desired spice level.

Garnish with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt for extra richness.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Chicken can be marinated overnight. Sauce can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (spices)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Basmati rice

Naan bread

Mango chutney

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cucumber raita
Samosas

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Popular dish in Indian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Weeknight meal
Comfort food

Popularity Score

70/100

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