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West: Bombay Style Chicken Curry In Delicate

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This Bombay-style chicken curry offers a perfect balance of aromatic spices and creamy texture. The dish features a complex blend of whole spices like cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom, ground fresh to release their essential oils. The chicken simmers in a rich sauce made from tomatoes, yogurt, and cream, resulting in a tender, flavorful meal that is both comforting and sophisticated. Ideal for a special family dinner or when you want to bring authentic Indian flavors to your table, this recipe delivers deep, savory notes with a hint of heat from cayenne. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 568.4
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Bombay-style chicken curry offers a perfect balance of aromatic spices and creamy texture. The dish features a complex blend of whole spices like cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom, ground fresh to release their essential oils. The chicken simmers in a rich sauce made from tomatoes, yogurt, and cream, resulting in a tender, flavorful meal that is both comforting and sophisticated. Ideal for a special family dinner or when you want to bring authentic Indian flavors to your table, this recipe delivers deep, savory notes with a hint of heat from cayenne. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seed
  • 6 Whole Cloves
  • 8 Black Peppercorns
  • 1 One-inch piece cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1
    Grind cumin seeds, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, and cardamom seeds in a spice grinder until finely powdered.
  2. 2
    Heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger; cook until the onion is lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  4. 4
    Stir in the ground spice mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Add chopped tomatoes and chicken pieces; cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
  6. 6
    Stir in yogurt, coating the chicken pieces evenly.
  7. 7
    Add water, cayenne pepper, and salt; stir to combine.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat to medium, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  9. 9
    Stir in half-and-half and continue to simmer uncovered until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Skim off any excess fat from the surface of the sauce.
  11. 11
    Transfer chicken to a serving dish, pour the sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped cilantro.
  12. 12
    Serve surrounded by sliced red onion, bell pepper, and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 568.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g12%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 42.7mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 148.8g50%
Dietary Fiber 63.5g254%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 29.2g59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: indian, curry, chicken, bombay, spicy, creamy, dinner, tomato, yogurt, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, garlic, ginger, onion, simmer, aromatic, main course
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