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Royal Mughlai Chicken Curry

A rich and creamy Mughlai-style chicken curry made with tender chicken thighs, aromatic spices, coconut milk, and heavy cream. Perfect served with fragrant basmati rice and warm garlic naan.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. 2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. 3. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. 4. Add crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
  5. 5. Add garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and paprika. Season with salt and black pepper.
  6. 6. Add chicken pieces, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  7. 7. Stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. 8. Serve hot over fragrant basmati rice with warm garlic naan.
  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Protein: 38 g