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How to Make Chicken Madras - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Madras is a delicious and spicy curry dish that originated in Southern India. It is an iconic dish that is known for its rich and aromatic flavors, as well as its fiery heat. The dish gets its name from the city of Madras, which is now known as Chennai, and it is a popular choice in Indian restaurants around the world.

This recipe for Chicken Madras is a great way to experience the bold and vibrant flavors of India in the comfort of your own home. The dish is made with tender ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 3 green chile peppers, with seeds, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • salt to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ (14 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add cloves and cardamom pods and wait until they sizzle, about 1 minute. Add onions and sauté until dark brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add chile peppers, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add ground chili pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until blended in, about 1 minute more.
  • Stir in chicken and water; cook, stirring constantly, until water is incorporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato puree and nutmeg. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle garam masala over top. Garnish with cilantro.

    • Nutrition

    423 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 335mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 38g
    • Vitamin C: 96mg
    • Calcium: 75mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 824mg

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