Maharaja Curry

Chicken is simmered in an onion-tomato sauce in this really nice Indian recipe, taught to me by an elderly Indian lady, who used to cook for all her family. It is a simple recipe and tastes lovely served with rice. You can also use mutton instead of chicken.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 240 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
• 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. Stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 2

Puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. Simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.