This chicken and mushroom curry is a rich, comforting dish made with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, aromatic spices, and a touch of coconut milk. Slow-cooked to develop deep flavours, this curry is perfect for serving with rice, roti, or naan.
- Serves: 4–6 People
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 2hr
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 1 kg Boneless chicken, chopped
- 400 g Mushrooms, halved
- 400 g Tomatoes, blended
- 370 g Onions, finely chopped
- 60 g Oil
- 45 g Coconut milk
- 20 g Ginger, finely chopped or ground
- 20 g Garlic, finely chopped or ground
- 3 Green chillies (optional)
- 2 Spring onions, chopped
- Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 2 Bay leaves
- 3 Cloves
- 2 Black cardamoms
- 3 Green cardamoms
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1/2teaspoon Hing (asafoetida)
- 700 ml Water
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
420kcal -
Protein
38g -
carbohydrates
18g -
Fat
22g -
Fiber
4g -
Fat
140gm -
sodium
680mg
Procedure
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15 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare ingredients
Finely chop the onions, ginger, garlic, and spring onions. Halve the mushrooms and keep all spices ready.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Start the base
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, and cardamoms. Fry until aromatic.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Cook onions
Add onions and salt. Cook on medium heat until soft and lightly golden.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Add tomatoes and spices
Add blended tomatoes, green chillies, hing, garlic powder, turmeric, paprika, Kashmiri chilli powder, and garam masala. Cook until oil separates.
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8–10 minutesMark As Complete
Add spring onions and chicken
Add spring onions, then chicken. Mix well so the chicken absorbs all the masala.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add coconut milk
Pour in coconut milk, mix well, and cover. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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15 minutesMark As Complete
Add mushrooms and water
Add mushrooms, crushed kasuri methi, and water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Finish and garnish
Once the curry is cooked and thickened, turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander.
