Curry Chicken

Curry Chicken

Made Easy Using I-Love-You Masala Packs 

This recipe can be made hot by adding chillies and is very tasty. It has a taste of many Indian herbs & spices. If one wants to eat it with rice, the gravy must be fairly liquid. However, with chapati this should be quite thick. This curry chicken recipe yields a delicious Indian specialty dish that you and your guests will love.  The recipe is easy to make, and best of all, all of the spices are included in the I-LOVE–YOU packs.

This recipe is DAIRY/ NON-DAIRY FRIENDLY & SPICES HAVE NO ADDED GLUTEN.

Notes: If you wish, you can replace the oil in this recipe with butter, and yogurt with non-dairy yogurt but no other substitutions are recommended. If you prefer to have thicker curry add less water!! The I–LOVE–YOU masala packs can be stored in the freezer for up to 12 months to retain freshness. 

• PREP TIME: 20 mins        

• COOK TIME: 40 mins        

• TOTAL TIME: 1 hr         

• YIELD: 8 servings

STEP 1:  Making curry sauce using “I” spice pack

• 1/2 cup  cooking oil or clarified butter (Ghee)       

• 2-3 tbsp garlic, chopped or crushed                       

• 4 cups  onions, finely chopped or minced             

• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped or crushed   

• 4 cups fresh tomatoes, crushed or pureed

• 1 pk “I” spice pack          

1. Heat the oil or clarified butter in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or pot on medium heat.

2. Add the garlic and fry until it starts to golden brown.

3. Add onions and fry on medium heat until the onions are golden brown.   

4. Add tomatoes and ginger and keep frying for a minute. Add “I” spice pack  and mix well. Cook until most of the water has been absorbed and oil or butter appears on the surface of the mixture. Approximately (15-20 minutes cooking) 

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STEP 2: Prepare aromatic sauce using “LOVE” spice pack

• 1 cup yogurt or non-dairy yogurt

• 1 pk “LOVE” spice pack

• 1.5 kg  skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks

• 4 cups hot tap water (less water for thicker curry)

• ¼ - 1 tsp cayenne/red chili powder (optional)

1. Add yogurt to STEP 1 and mix well. Add “LOVE” spice pack and mix well. Keep cooking by stirring constantly until most off the liquid is absorbed.

2. Add chicken pieces to the sauce and cook uncovered on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.

3. Add water. Increase the heat to medium, cover and cook the chicken curry for about another 20-25 minutes until required thickness of the gravy is obtained and chicken is fully cooked.

4. Depending on desired spice levels, add cayenne/red chili powder. ¼ tsp = Mild, ½ tsp = Medium, 1 tsp = Hot

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STEP 3: Garnish using “you” spice pack                                                                                                          

•  1 pk  “YOU” spice pack

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped

1. Garnish curry chicken using “YOU” spice pack and cilantro, mix well.    

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Serving Recommendations

Serve hot, accompanied with your favourite Indian flatbread (Roti, Chapati, Ashi’s Rasoi Naan Bread, Puri, etc.) and /or Basmati Rice.