The Easiest, Most Flavorful Chicken Curry Recipe You'll Ever Make

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.

Cut the whole chicken into about eight pieces and place in a bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric to the chicken.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil to the chicken and mix well.

In a pan, heat 1 heaped tablespoon of coconut oil over slightly above medium heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and spin them around for a few seconds.

Add 1 cup of chopped onions and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and some fresh chili (to taste).

Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 8 minutes on slightly above medium heat.

Add 2 cups of fresh tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often to break them down.

Add 1 cup of water and cover the pan, lowering the heat just below medium for 6 to 7 minutes.

Remove the chicken and blend the sauce until smooth using a hand blender.

Reintroduce the chicken to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add more salt to taste and a couple of pinches of garam masala powder.

Stir in fresh mint as a garnish instead of cilantro.

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