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Madras Curry

A rich, fragrant, and spicy curry with tender chicken, Madras curry is an aromatically complex dish that is easily made at home and enjoyed by many!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 1 tablespoon madras curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves
  • Pinch cayenne
  • 28 ounce (794 g) can diced tomatoes don’t drain
  • 14 ounce (397 ml) can coconut milk
  • 4 (452 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks, about 2 pounds total

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a dutch oven on low heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for another 5 minutes. Add all spices and cook for another 5 minutes. (If this mixture becomes dry as you are combining, you can add a bit more oil) Allow this to simmer and bubble for a minute while occasionally stirring to avoid burning.
    2 Tablespoons oil, 1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon madras curry powder, ½ teaspoon ginger, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cloves, Pinch cayenne
  • Raise heat to medium. Add diced, undrained tomatoes and coconut milk to your pan and stir together with spices. Allow this to simmer for 15 minutes. The liquid will thicken quite a bit.
    28 ounce can diced tomatoes, 14 ounce can coconut milk
  • Add chicken pieces and stir to coat them. Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, then remove the cover and cook for another 10 minutes.
    4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 483 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 22 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Trans Fat: 0.04 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 436 mg | Potassium: 1121 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 12 g

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