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Andhra Chicken Curry

Andhra Chicken Curry

by Nabeela Kauser
A fiery, authentic Andhra chicken curry with tamarind, coconut milk, and traditional spices. Perfectly balanced, bold flavours that pair with rice or flatbreads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken cut into medium pieces
  • 3 tbsp Oil peanut or sesame
  • 2 Onions finely sliced
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 Green Chillies slit
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 10 Curry Leaves fresh
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
  • 100 ml Coconut Milk thick
  • 1 tsp Tamarind Paste
  • 500 ml Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Coriander chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves.
  • Add finely sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chillies for 1–2 minutes.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder, and chilli powder. Cook until tomatoes soften and oil separates.
  • Add the marinated chicken, mix to coat, and sear for 5–7 minutes.
  • Add water and tamarind paste. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk and garam masala powder. Simmer for 5 more minutes and adjust salt.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 573mgFibre: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1080IUVitamin C: 68mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Authentic, Chicken, Coconut, Curry, Indian, Spicy, Tamarind
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