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Traditional Chicken Curry

SUBMITTED BY: simmig

"This is a traditional North Indian (Punjabi) chicken curry dish. Serve with basmati rice or fresh Indian roti or naan."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 (8 ounce) can peeled, chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 (5.5 ounce) can tomato juice
  • fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to coat. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cumin seed and cook 1 minute, until lightly toasted. Mix in onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onion is tender. Add tomatoes, and season with chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, ground cumin, coriander, and paprika. Continue to cook and stir 2 minutes.
  3. Mix yogurt into the saucepan until well blended. Add chicken pieces, and potatoes. Mix in water and tomato juice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by simmig
Some of the directions seem to be missing..... When browning the onions, make sure the onions... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2005 by MADAMEMIMI
If you're looking a traditional INDIAN curry, then this is it. If, however, you are looking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2007 by Diski
As I was anxious to start this (and hungry) I put the lemon juice, salt and pepper into the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by HeyBeckyJ
This is excellent as a starting base - don't be afraid to try substitutions though. While it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2006 by LIZA PIAZZA
This was excellent. If you love indian food try this. I added some chopped spinach and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by Mai-ling
I followed the recipe exactly and it tasted more like a chicken chili. My 3 best friends are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by goodgoodvibes
Great flavor! The only thing I did differently was use boneless/skinless chicken thighs and a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2005 by ChefNan
I didn't follow the recipie exactly, didn't have a couple of the spices and a few of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2007 by DANNIELLEA
I've tried this recipe twice so far and really enjoy it. Although I didn't follow the tips of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2007 by Georgia Belle