Garam Masala Chicken Curry With Tomatoes

This garam masala chicken curry features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfectly balanced with flavors, it is a comforting dish that pairs well with rice or naan.

This recipe is indian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include coconut milk, ginger, chicken thighs, garam masala.
• Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 200 ml coconut milk
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 500 g chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into pieces)
• 2 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 400 g tomatoes (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped for garnish)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.
5. Sprinkle the garam masala, salt, and black pepper over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
6. Pour in the chopped tomatoes and coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
7. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan, allowing the curry to cook for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 30 g
• Fat: 25 g
• Carbohydrates: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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