Indian Curry Chicken and Rice Recipe - Eat Simple Food.com

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa provides more protein.

Bring a large pot to medium heat and add the oil. When hot add the onions and cook 3-5 minutes or until translucent.

Add garlic and ginger and cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add more oil if the mixture looks dry.

Stir in all spices, salt, and 2 tablespoon cilantro and cook ~1-2 minutes.

Add water, tomatoes, and cream. Bring curry to a boil covered, reduce heat and simmer low uncovered ~ 20 minutes.

Add chicken and cook an additional 5-8 minutes or until chicken is done.

Squeeze in lemon and serve chicken curry over rice and garnish with remaining cilantro.

Add salt to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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