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Nutty Chicken Curry

Name: Nutty Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1 large Red Chilli; 0.5 Ginger; 1 large Garlic; Bunch Coriander; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 4 Chicken Breasts; 5 tblsp Peanut Butter; 150ml Chicken Stock; 200g Greek Yogurt

Nutty Chicken Curry is a classic India dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Red Chilli, Ginger, Garlic, Coriander, Sunflower Oil, Chicken Breasts, Peanut Butter, Chicken Stock and Greek Yogurt, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic India cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Chicken Handi.

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Ingredients

Red Chilli1 large
Ginger0.5
Garlic1 large
CorianderBunch
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Chicken Breasts4
Peanut Butter5 tblsp
Chicken Stock150ml
Greek Yogurt200g

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1🔪 Prep

Finely slice a quarter of the chilli, then put the rest in a food processor with the ginger, garlic, coriander stalks and one-third of the leaves.

Step 2

Whizz to a rough paste with a splash of water if needed.

Step 3⏱️ 1 min

Heat the oil in a frying pan, then quickly brown the chicken chunks for 1 min.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Stir in the paste for another min, then add the peanut butter, stock and yogurt.

Step 5⏱️ 10 mins

When the sauce is gently bubbling, cook for 10 mins until the chicken is just cooked through and sauce thickened.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Stir in most of the remaining coriander, then scatter the rest on top with the chilli, if using.

Step 7

Eat with rice or mashed sweet potato.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Nutty Chicken Curry carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, red chilli can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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