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Mama Menachery's Chicken Curry

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This family recipe from Dr. Yum Project founding board member Santhi Nair is a favorite amongst our team.

For those who are new to cooking with fresh curry leaves, they can be found at Indian grocery stores. You can also try growing a curry plant at home so you always have some on hand! The curry leaves add lots of great flavor to this dish, but if you aren't able to find them, don't let it stop you from trying this recipe! It's still super tasty without them.

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled in a large pot to feed a crowd, or as a great Cook Once, Eat Twice meal.

Some of us like to make this curry on the stovetop and others prefer to make in an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker, so we've included directions for both.

Ingredientes

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1½ lb boneless, skinless entrepiernas de pollo, cut into 1-inch pieces

entrepiernas de pollo

1½

cut into 1-inch pieces

1 cebollas, picado

cebollas

picado

4 clavos ajo, picado fino

ajo

clavos

picado fino

1 inch piece jengibre, picado fino

jengibre

inch piece

picado fino

1 stalk hojas de curry

hojas de curry

stalk

1 cucharadita sal

sal

cucharadita

1 cucharada aceite canola (or other neutral oil or ghee)

aceite canola

cucharada

or other neutral oil or ghee

2 cucharaditas ground coriander

ground coriander

cucharaditas

1½ cucharadita paprika

paprika

1½

cucharadita

1 cucharadita Indian chili powder, or less according to spiciness preference (can substitute with ground cayenne pepper)

Indian chili powder

cucharadita

or less according to spiciness preference

can substitute with ground cayenne pepper

1 cucharadita ground black pepper

ground black pepper

cucharadita

¼ cucharadita ground turmeric

ground turmeric

cucharadita

3 whole cloves

whole cloves

3 whole cardamom pods

whole cardamom pods

1 tomate, picado (or substitute with 15oz can diced tomato)

tomate

picado

or substitute with 15oz can diced tomato

1-13.5 onza leche de coco (or less to taste)

leche de coco

1-13.5

onza

or less to taste

método

Stovetop Variation

SEASON THE CHICKEN. To a large bowl, add chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside while you gather and prep the remaining ingredients.
BLOOM THE SPICES. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. To the hot oil, add ground coriander, paprika, Indian chili powder, ground black pepper, ground turmeric, whole cloves, and whole cardamom pods. Cook, stirring frequently until the spices are toasted and fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
COOK THE CHICKEN. Add the chicken mixture to the skillet and stir to incorporate. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
ADD TOMATO AND SIMMER. Add the chopped tomato to the skillet and stir to incorporate. Cook until the tomato begins to release its juices, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
ADD COCONUT MILK. Once the curry is done cooking, remove the cover and add the coconut milk. You can add the entire can for a creamer curry or just a couple splashes for a less creamy curry. Serve with rice and bread, such as chapati or naan.

Instant Pot Variation

SEASON THE CHICKEN. To a large bowl, add chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside while you gather and prep the remaining ingredients.
BLOOM THE SPICES. Select the SAUTE function on your Instant Pot and heat the oil in the pot. To the hot oil, add ground coriander, paprika, Indian chili powder, ground black pepper, ground turmeric, whole cloves, and whole cardamom pods. Cook, stirring frequently until the spices are toasted and fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
COOK THE CHICKEN. Add the chicken mixture to the pot and stir to incorporate. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
ADD TOMATO AND SIMMER. Add the chopped tomato to the skillet and stir to incorporate. Cook until the tomato begins to release its juices, about 2 minutes.
COOK ON HIGH PRESSURE FOR 8 MINUTES. Select CANCEL to turn off the sauté function and secure the lid on the pot, making sure the pressure valve is in the closed position. Select PRESSURE COOK and set to cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. When the timer beeps, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release.
ADD COCONUT MILK. Once the natural release is finished, remove the lid of the pot and add the coconut milk. You can add the entire can for a creamer curry or just a couple splashes for a less creamy curry. For a thicker curry, select the SAUTE function on your Instant Pot and allow the curry to simmer, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes or until the liquid reaches your desired thickness. Serve with rice and bread, such as chapati or naan.

comida de infantes:

Chicken is a great first food for babies. Hold the salt and and chili powder and grab a small portion for your baby first. Add these two later and season to taste. Depending on the stage of texture your baby is eating, you can either puree with a little extra coconut milk or finely shred chicken pieces for picking up.

Tiempo de preparacion

20 min

Tiempo de cocinar

30 min

Sirve:

4-6