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Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
1 day
Servings 4
Calories 724kcal

Ingredients

The Marinade

  • 700 g chicken thighs boneless, skinless, chopped into 1" pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp greek yogurt
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

The Gravy

  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 5-10 red chilli birds eye, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes or passata
  • 6 tbsp 35% cream
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander ground
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp fenugreek leaves
  • 300 ml water

The Rest

  • 1 medium red onion chopped, 1" pieces
  • 1 large green pepper chopped, 1" pieces

The Rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice cooked

Instructions

The Marinade

  • Combine everything in a ziplock bag, seal, massage, refrigerate at least 2 hours, but ideally over night

The Curry

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pan on medium high
  • Once oil is shimmering, add chicken and marinade to pan, fry on medium, turning frequently til darkened, fragrant and chicken beings to release its oils- 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon, leaving behind the marinade
  • add fineley chopped onions and chilis to the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • add ginger garlic paste and continue to fry another 1-2 minutes
  • Add the tomatoes, spices, and water, stir to combine then simmer uncovered for 2 minutes
  • return the chicken to the pan with the peppers and onions, stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes
  • stir in the cream and simmer another 2 minutes
  • add the fenugreek and simmer another 2 minutes
  • serve over rice

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
724
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
14
g
Cholesterol
 
198
mg
66
%
Sodium
 
865
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
1014
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
38
g
76
%
Vitamin A
 
2032
IU
41
%
Vitamin C
 
124
mg
150
%
Calcium
 
130
mg
13
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.