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Spicy Chicken Curry

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
45 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Indian
Spicy Chicken Curry
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
  • 1 whole cardamom pod
  • 1/2 star anise pod
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 slice fresh ginger root, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons curry paste
  • 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind juice
  • salt to taste
Instructions
1
Preheat a large, deep skillet over medium heat and warm the oil within. Sear the cinnamon, cardamom, anise, cloves and curry leaves for 2 to 3 minutes, followed by the addition of shallots, garlic and ginger. Continue cooking until these aromatics are fragrant.
2
Next, incorporate the curry paste into the mixture and cook for 5 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined.
3
Subsequently, introduce the coconut milk and water into the skillet and allow it to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
4
At this point, add the chicken, tamarind juice and salt into the skillet. Finally, let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.