Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe is an aromatic and flavorful dish made with a blend of spices. The dishes of Kashmiri cuisine are among the most popular in India.
There are many recipes for Kashmiri chicken curry with different blends of spices. However, this recipe is by far the most famous one.
The dish had its origins in 1930s British India when Indian chefs started experimenting with new dishes for their guests at the dinner parties during the British Raj period. Chicken is cooked in a mild-flavored sauce with ginger, garlic, and onions. The recipe is not so spicy, but the heat increases when adding some green chilies.
Like other Indian chicken recipes, this dish can be served with steamed rice or naan. For extra flavor and taste, serve it with Kashmiri Mirch Vadi.
How to make a Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe?
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
Chicken Kashmiri Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 lb – boneless chicken pieces (skinless, breast)
- 4 tbsp – cornflour (corn starch)
- ½ tsp – red chili powder
- 2 tsp – salt (adjust as per taste)
- 1/3 cup – onion chopped finely.
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves
- 6 green cardamom pods
- 2 black cardamom pods
- 1/4 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
- 5 cloves of garlic, peeled
- Salt, to taste
- 3/4 teaspoons pure red chile powder (or paprika or Kashmiri chile powder, for color)
- 1 rounded teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 rounded teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 medium-large tomatoes, puréed
Directions:
1. Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry.
2. In a large bowl, add the cornflour and salt and the chicken pieces. Keep it aside while you prepare the sauce in another large bowl.
3. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat till hot but not smoking. Add bay leaves, cloves, and cardamom pods and fry for 1 minute or till fragrant. Add the ginger and garlic and fry till aromatic.
4. Add the onion and fry, occasionally stirring, till translucent. Then add the chicken pieces, salt, and red chili powder. Stir to coat well to oil for about a minute. Transfer it to the bowl of pureed tomatoes.
6. Mix the onions and ginger-garlic-chicken mixture into the pureed tomatoes and season with cumin, coriander powder, and salt. Add enough water to cover the chicken pieces completely (about 3 cups).
7. Bring the soup to a boil and cook, occasionally stirring, for 10 minutes, till it thickens slightly. Finally, add the red chile powder, stir it, and remove it from heat.
9. Serve Chicken Kashmiri curry with rice or bread-like naan or parantha. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts of Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe
- Calories: 241
- Total Fat: 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg
- Sodium: 528 mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
- Fiber: 3.2 g
- Sugars: 6.2 g (dietary fibers and sugar)
- Protein: 24.
Health Benefits of Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe
1. Chicken Kashmiri recipe is a quick and easy dish to make for lunch or dinner.
2. The dish is low in fat but high in protein, which provides the essential building blocks for every cell in your body.
3. It is a good source of B-complex vitamins (thiamine and niacin).
4. It also provides trace amounts of dietary fiber, vitamin A and beta carotene (which the body converts into vitamin A).
5. The dish is also rich in potassium, phosphorus, and iron.
6. It is also a good source of calcium and iron.
Can I Freeze the Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe?
Yes, you can. You can freeze the prepared soup without the chicken pieces. Then, when you want to serve the chicken Kashmiri, add the frozen chicken pieces to the soup and let it simmer for 10 minutes or till the chicken is cooked completely.
Is the Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe kids-friendly?
Yes, it is. Chicken Kashmiri with rice and parantha is a perfect snack for toddlers and young children.
Is the Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe good for Diabetics?
No, it is not good for people with diabetes because it has a lot of sugar.
Is the Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe healthy?
Chicken Kashmiri curry is low in fat (3.2 g) but contains more than half of the daily-recommended cholesterol values (54 mg).
Therefore, I don’t think it is the healthiest dish, but you can always reconsider your ingredients and adjust the spices accordingly to make it a healthier dish.
Is It Gluten-Free?
Yes, it is. But, if you are following a gluten-free diet, make sure to avoid the naan or parantha that comes with the dish.
What Dishes to Serve With?
Chicken Kashmiri curry recipe can be served with steamed rice, paratha (Indian flatbread), and chapati (Indian flatbread).
Final Thoughts
Chicken Kashmiri curry is a mild dish and does not have a particular taste; however, the aromatic spices give the dish a distinct flavor. I will love to hear about your experience if you enjoy this dish. Please do leave me a comment below or share your experience on Facebook!