Simple Chicken Curry for Beginners

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while milk is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based, while chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts.

Heat up a 3-quart pot and add vegetable oil.

Add minced yellow onion, minced ginger, and a little salt; sauté until soft.

Add minced garlic and stir until golden brown.

Add ground turmeric, ground cumin, red hot chili powder, garam masala, ground coriander, and salt; stir and cook for about 15 seconds.

Add boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces; stir and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.

Cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes, stirring in between.

After 10 minutes, add boiled water; you can add water earlier if needed.

Cover and cook for 5 more minutes until the chicken is tender.

Stir in crushed tomatoes; cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the oil separates from the sauce.

Taste and adjust the salt if needed.

Chop up cilantro for garnish.

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