- 0:30 Prep
- 1:00 Cook
- 6 Servings
- Capable cooks
Creamy, spicy and full of rich tomato flavour, this curry is a crowd pleaser.
Butter up the family with the promise of deliciously tender North Indian chicken in a thick, creamy sauce and make mouths water as the spices fill the air. Then serve with fragrant rice and raita, and dig in.
Ingredients
- 200g Greek-style natural yoghurt
- 3cm-piece fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chilli powder
- 1.2kg chicken thigh fillets, quartered
- Olive oil spray
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large brown onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 cardamom pods, bruised (see note)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cashew nut spread
- 400ml can tomato puree
- 125ml (1/2 cup) pouring cream
- 60g butter, chopped
- 60ml (1/4 cup) fresh lemon juice
Method
- Step 1Combine yoghurt, ginger, lime juice, garlic, paprika, 2 teaspoons of garam masala and 1 teaspoon of chilli powder in a bowl. Stir in the chicken. Cover and place in fridge for 2 hours to marinate.
- Step 2Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Spray with oil. Cook the chicken, in batches, for 3-5 minutes each side or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- Step 3Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Add cardamom, cumin, nutmeg, remaining chilli powder and remaining garam masala. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic. Stir in tomato, cashew nut spread and tomato puree. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cream and butter. Add the chicken and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the lemon juice.
- Low carb
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2320 kj
Energy
37g
Fat Total
17g
Saturated Fat
3.5g
Fibre
43g
Protein
13g
Carbs (total)
Notes
Allow 2 hours marinating time.
If cardamom pods are unavailable, use 1 tsp cardamom seeds.
On the side:
1) Saffron rice: Heat 1 tbs vegetable oil and 20g butter in a large, heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tsp mustard seeds and a large pinch of saffron threads. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in 3 dried bay leaves and 300g (1 1/2 cups) basmati rice. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until the rice is coated with spices and lightly toasted. Stir in 1l (4 cups) water and bring to the boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside, covered, for 5-10 minutes to stand. Use a fork to separate the grains.
2) Cucumber and minted yoghurt raita: Combine 250g Greek-style natural yoghurt; 2 lebanese cucumbers, seeded, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind; and a pinch of sugar in a large bowl. Place in the fridge to chill.
- Author: Kerrie Ray
- Image credit: Jeremy Simons
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
