Easy Chicken Madras Recipe
Description
Instead of ordering take-out, try this easy Indian chicken curry recipe made with spicy Madras curry powder, tomatoes, and onions.
Ingredients
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2 onions, coarsely chopped
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2 red chile peppers, stemmed and seeded
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1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
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2 cloves garlic
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1 splash water, or as needed
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1/4 cup Madras curry powder
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4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
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1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
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1/2 cup chopped cilantro, or to taste
Directions
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Place onions, chile peppers, ginger, and garlic in a blender with a splash of water. Blend into a smooth paste; season with salt and pepper.
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Heat oil in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Cook paste until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add Madras curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix into the paste.
4
Cook and stir chicken in the spice paste mixture until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in tomatoes. Fill the tomato can halfway with water and pour in too. Simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced, about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter cilantro on top.