Classic North Indian Chicken Curry
Classic North Indian Chicken Curry features tender chicken and potatoes simmered in a tomato-rich gravy layered with cumin, garam masala, and a gentle hint of chili. A spoonful of yogurt rounds the sauce with subtle tang and silky body, making each bite warmly spiced yet balanced. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering with rice or flatbread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic North Indian Chicken Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to coat. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cumin seed and cook for 1 minute, until lightly toasted. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until the onion is tender. Add tomatoes, then season with chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, ground cumin, coriander, and paprika. Continue cooking and stirring for 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir yogurt into the saucepan until evenly combined. Add the chicken pieces and potatoes. Stir in water and tomato juice. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes. Adjust the seasonings to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Calories 241.59 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 20.24 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 23.81 g 9%
- Total Fat 8.03 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.03 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.36 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 496.41 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 4.3 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.9 g --
- Added Sugars 2.51 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 97.23 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 504.44 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 19.82 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 13.24 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic North Indian Chicken Curry is made with 21 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Chicken Breast, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 241.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic North Indian Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic North Indian Chicken Curry?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 241.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic North Indian Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Classic North Indian Chicken Curry healthy?
- Classic North Indian Chicken Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 241.59 calories and 20.24 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 496.41 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.03 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.51 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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