This One Pot Chicken Chickpea Curry has a wonderful depth of flavor that you’re sure to love.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN CHICKPEA CURRY
This popular dish is made with boneless chicken breast and simmered in a rich tomato spiced cream sauce that you’re sure to love.
You can prepare this dish all in one pot on the stove or in your slow cooker/pressure cooker.
I like to prepare this in my slow cooker on the browning setting, just make sure you are using that lid otherwise you will have a mess for sure.
Find cooking instruction below in the recipe card.
I have experimented with plenty of curries for some time now, so you can trust me when I say this recipe is a sure winner.
Now you will want to go down the ethnic food aisle in your local grocery to pick up some “Madras Curry” which is the right kind of curry powder for this recipe.
Then you will add just a few more traditional Indian spices that will make this dish absolutely amazing.
Also if your not to familiar with dried fenugreek leaves, then I encourage you taking a stroll down your groceries ethnic for those as well.
They are sure to have it there somewhere, however if you cannot find them feel free to use cilantro or parsley instead.
Who said it takes a chef to make real Indian curry? Obviously never was in your kitchen.
Feel free to omit the chickpeas if your not a fan, however I love them and find they work so well in this recipe.
Not to mention add more fiber and helps to spread the meal out so you can have leftovers the next day.
If you prefer a much more spicier curry, I definitely recommend that you use fresh tomatoes versus canned. The canned tomatoes do give it a hint of sweetness that I find contrast well with the spices.
However this is your curry, so do as you please.
Cooking methods:
Simmer on a low-medium heat for 1 hour on the stovetop
Cook in the pressure cooker around 10 minutes or depending on your instructions
Cook in the slow cooker from 8-10 hours.
If you like curry dishes as much as me then you are going to love this simple recipe. Be sure to make some basmati rice to serve alongside or if you really want to make it extra special go ahead and make some homemade Naan Bread.
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Craving curry tonight? Well skip the take out and impress your family tonight with this easy to make and authentic tasting curry.
This is my take on a healthier version of Chicken Tikka Masala.
What makes it healthier that we are omitting the cream and replacing it with 2% milk and then adding plain yogurt as well.
What makes it easier is that we are not blending the onions after cooking them rather just allowing them to simmer in the pressure cooker.
Also if you can get your hands on “green cardamom pods” which you can find in your ethnic spice isle, do add a few of those. This really adds a unique taste and is soooo good in here.
Packed with so much flavor this recipe will definitely remind you of some of the best Chicken Tikka Masala dishes that you have tried at your favorite restaurant.
In addition I like to add some mini potatoes to this recipe, however those are not typically used in Tikka Masala.
I think they go so well with this dish, so I will leave that ingredient option up to you. You can also serve this with rice OR naan bread.
If you end up giving it a try, do let me know in the comments below. I would love to know what you think 🙂
Notes: For a spicier curry add 1 tbsp of red chili powder. Also feel free to omit the mini potatoes if you would rather serve this with rice or naan bread.
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This Indian Chicken Curry also known as (Murgh Kari) is super quick and easy to prepare and has a great authentic taste. You can make it in your pressure cooker or on your stovetop in under 30 minutes making it a great weeknight meal or a great dish for meal prep throughout the week!
Whether you’re feeding a large crowd, or cooking for yourself, this Indian Chicken Curry is a flavorful dish and is sure to earn rave reviews.
Serve it over white rice, brown rice or even riced cauliflower for a flavorful low carb curry.
What You’ll Need
To make this curry the easy way, your going to want to purchase a pre-made spice mix. Such as MDH Chicken Masala as seen below. You can purchase it through my AMAZON link if you’d like too.
Marinating the Chicken
Is a tip to help the recipe taste more authentic as it enables all the flavors to merge into it. This can be done the night prior, by simply dicing the chicken and placing it into a plastic bag along with a bit of oil and the spice mixture.
I tend to choose a more spicy curry goat or lamb dish, however, when it comes to Curry Chicken, this recipe is definitely high up on my favorite list. I learned this dish from “Chef Vikram Vij” when he was on the food network some time ago and I’ve been making it ever since!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You can make this dish more spicy, by simply adding more cayenne pepper if desired.
I like to make this recipe at home often because it’s super simple and healthy and doesn’t contain any MSG or preservatives.
You can make it in large batches which makes it a great budget friendly dinner option.
Add in your favorite vegetables to boost the nutrition.
You can easily make it on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker.
It can easily be made vegetarian by adding in tofu or chickpeas instead of chicken.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Cooking Oil or Ghee – This is what you’ll use to saute the chicken, onion, garlic and ginger. It will help brown them and bring out the flavors.
Boneless Chicken Breasts – Chicken is the main protein source of this dish, but feel free to use any protein you enjoy.
Onion & Garlic – These two aromatic vegetables add a great layer of flavor to chicken curry.
Raw & Canned Tomato – You’ll need a mix of raw tomatoes, canned tomatoes and tomato paste for this recipe. Tomatoes add a great color and acidity to curry dishes.
Ginger – Ginger helps give a spicy flavor that pairs well with any curry recipe.
Full Fat Yogurt & Cream – These two ingredients help give the curry a nice creamy tomato sauce.
Homemade Indian Curry Spice Blend
You can use a premade spice blend or a curry spice blend made from scratch!
1 1/2 tbsp Garam masala
2 tbsp Curry powder
1 tbsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Coriander
1 tsp Cumin
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 tsp Salt
2 tbsp Dried fenugreek leaves
You can also buy a pre – made Spice Mix as seen below.
How To Make Easy Indian Chicken Curry
In a large pot or into a slow cooker pot add the cooking oil/ghee and turn on the heat. Next add in a large diced onion and sauté for 2 minutes before adding in the diced chicken. Sauté another 7 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink and the onion is tender.
Next toss in the curry and remaining spices and sauté another 2 minutes before adding in the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute till fragrant.
Add in the tomatoes and along with the tomato paste.
Next add in the yogurt, cream and stir everything to combine.
Serve hot on top of your favorite rice.
Pressure Cooker Indian Chicken Curry
If you’d like to make this recipe in your instant pot or pressure cooker, follow these steps:
Add cooking oil/ghee into the pot and turn it to SAUTE mode.
Next add diced onion and sauté for 2-5 minutes or until veggies begin to soften.
Add in diced chicken breast and sauté for another 2-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
Toss in the curry and spices along with garlic and ginger.
Add in the tomatoes and tomato paste, cream and yogurt.
Close the lid and seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
Release naturally or quickly, stir then serve hot over rice.
Slow Cooker Indian Chicken Curry
You can also make this recipe in your crockpot or slow cooker by following the instructions below:
Sauté all ingredients except tomatoes, cream and yogurt in a skillet over medium high heat for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften and chicken is no longer pink.
Add everything to a slow cooker including the tomatoes, tomato paste, canned tomatoes, cream and yogurt and stir until fully combined.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours or until chicken is fully cooked through.
Stir everything together and serve hot on top of your favorite rice.
FAQ
CAN I USE COCONUT MILK IN CURRY CHICKEN?
Yes, you can subsite the yogurt for a thick coconut milk if desired. Check out my popular Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe if you are looking for a creamy and dairy free curry.
HOW DOES CHICKEN CURRY TASTE?
It’s pretty similar in taste to traditional Butter Chicken with a little more spice. It is creamy and has a great balance of flavors from the acidity of the tomatoes and the deep flavors of onion, garlic and ginger.
CAN I USE FRESH TOMATOES?
Yes! But you’ll also want to be sure to use tomato paste as it helps thicken the sauce.
WHAT IS A GOOD LOW FAT OPTION FOR CHICKEN CURRY?
Instead of using cream or yogurt, you can use Greek yogurt or sour cream to help bring down the fat content in this recipe.
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Craving curry but looking for an alternative to the typical “meat curry” options? Why not try the vegetarian alternative to Chicken Tikka Masala with this Cheese Butter Masala aka (Paneer Makhani). Indie’s favorite curry by the way, she just can’t get enough of the creamy, cheesy flavors!
From the research Bubba gathered on this dish, he concluded that this Cheese Butter Masala (Paneer Makhani) is a very popular dish in North India.
And is eaten often by the Hindu communities, who are mostly vegetarians. Bubba, Hunter and Indie wish they could be vegetarians like the Hindus, but insist they’re just not ready yet. But with dishes like this they sure could try to be more often.
This cheese can be found in pretty much any major grocer and is a nice change to meat. We hope you like it as much as we do!
So creamy and cheesy!
Note: You can add 1 tbsp of fried onions to the butter mixture of desired. And top with dried fenugreek leaves or parsley.
Indie says, when Panner is in the air everyone is sure to want some.
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This Eggplant Chickpea curry is simmered in just the right spices of coriander, cumin, red chili powder, green cardamom, garam masala to name a few.
And is similar to Baingan Bharta which is a popular vegetarian indian eggplant dish, however with my recipe we are not roasting the eggplant, rather frying it.
This is one of my favorite vegetarian curries, I tend to eat it once a week. Simple, healthy and not expensive at all to make you are sure to love it too.
Packed full of so many flavors and texture it’s makes a satisfying and hearty meal. Serve alongside some naan bread, or rice and don’t forget to share.
Eating vegetarian never tasted so good. Go ahead and sprinkle this dish with some dried Fenugreek leaves on top for that extra flavor.
Note: If you are cooking on the stove top, omit the water. Otherwise it’s needed in the pressure cooker.
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This Spicy Coconut Chicken Curry is a fusion type dish that I came up with in the past year or so.
This dish is packed with flavors that your sure to enjoy!
As you may know, I love Thai and Indian food. So you will always find all those types of spices in my pantry along with coconut milk.
For this recipe, I have infused spices from both cultures, to come up with this Chicken Potato Curry recipe, that I think is worth sharing. And have made time and time again in my kitchen.
Everything goes so well together to make a creamy, spicy and flavorful curry. Serve over a bed of jasmine rice or alongside some naan bread.
NAAN bread also goes amazingly well with this meal. You can find that recipe at the bottom of this post!
This dish can be made with shrimp too, just add your shrimp during the last 5 minutes of cooking and omit the step of cooking the chicken.
Cooking Methods:
Pressure Cooker: Cook for approx. 10 minutes – after following the initial steps 1-6.
Slow Cooker: Place on LOW for 2-3 hours HIGH for 3 hours. – after following the initial steps 1-6.
Stove Top: Cook covered on low for 60 minutes. – after following the initial steps 1-6.
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