🧄🧅🌱 A warming, aromatic curry that comes together fast and is loaded with flavor.
🛒 Ingredients:
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1 big onion, chopped
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4–5 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 inches fresh ginger, chopped
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(Or use your pre-mixed container of chopped onion, garlic, and ginger – about 1 to 1.5 cups total)
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500g (1 lb) chicken (thighs or breast, cubed)
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2 tbsp oil (vegetable or coconut)
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1 tsp cumin seeds (optional)
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1 large tomato, chopped (or 1/2 cup canned tomatoes)
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1 tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp ground coriander
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1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp garam masala
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Salt, to taste
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1/2 cup water or coconut milk
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Fresh cilantro, for garnish
🍳 Instructions:
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Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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Add cumin seeds (if using) and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
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Add your onion-garlic-ginger mix and sauté until golden brown (about 8–10 minutes).
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Stir in tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy.
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Add turmeric, coriander, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
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Add the chicken pieces and coat them in the spice mix. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
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Add water or coconut milk, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
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Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.
🍚 Serve with:
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Steamed rice
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Naan or roti
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Or over quinoa for a lighter option