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Adraki Chikin Indian Ginger Curry
5 from 27 votes

Adraki Chikin Indian Ginger Curry

Adraki Chikin is an Indian-style ginger curry using soy curls as the protein substitute, marinated and baked with spices for a textured base, then simmered in a fragrant sauce of spices, browned onion, tomato, and fresh ginger. The dish combines warming spices like garam masala, coriander, and Kashmiri chili with layers of fresh ginger to create a complex and vibrant curry suitable as a plant-based alternative.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 154 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For the chicken:
  • 4 ounces dry soy curls soaked in 2 cups of hot broth for at least 15 minutes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder or paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, optional Use esp if you are using water instead of broth
For the sauce:
  • 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 2 clove whole
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed crushed
  • 4 black peppercorns
  • 1 cup onion red, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic or minced garlic, paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger or ginger paste, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 cup tomato or use canned tomatoes along with their juices, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon ginger julienned
  • 2 green chili finely chopped. I used serrano or Indian green chili. You can use a milder green chili, if you like, or use 2 tablespoons of chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup Non-Dairy yogurt or cashew cream or use 1 cup thick non-dairy milk
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups water
  • fresh ginger for garnish, julienned, and more
  • cilantro for garnish, julienned, and more

Instructions

Make the soy curls.
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C)
  2. Soak your soy curls in chicken flavored broth if you haven't already. Use warm hot broth and then let them soak for 15 minutes. Then drain and lightly press to remove excess moisture. Do not press to remove all of the moisture. Let the soy curls stay a bit moist.
  3. Add to a bowl then add all of the spices and toss well to coat. (Optionally mix in a teaspoon of oil)
  4. Spread them out on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until crisp to preference.
Meanwhile, make the sauce.
  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cloves, bay leaves, crushed coriander seeds, black peppercorns, and mix and cook until the coriander seeds and bay leaves change color and get fragrant.
  2. Then add in the onion and the salt and cook until the onion is golden brown.
  3. Then add in the minced ginger or garlic or pastes, the ground ginger, and cook for a minute. Add few splashes of water if the onion is drying out too much.
  4. Then add the Kashmiri chili powder and mix in. Then add the tomatoes, salt, green chili, and julienned ginger.
  5. Mix in and continue to cook until the tomatoes are jammy. Mash the larger tomato pieces. Then add in your non-dairy yogurt or cream and water and bring to a good boil.
  6. Add in your baked soy curls and mix in.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Garnish with cilantro, the reserved julienned ginger, some lemon juice if you like and serve with roti, naan, or rice.

Notes

  • Substitute soy curls with seitan, chickpeas, tofu, or roasted vegetables using similar spices.
  • For tofu, press and cube, then bake or pan-fry before simmering in sauce.
  • A nut-free non-dairy yogurt is suitable if allergies are a concern.

Nutrition Information

Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Sodium 533mg (22%) Potassium 185mg (4%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 477IU (10%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

% Daily Value*

Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Sodium 533mg 22%
Potassium 185mg 4%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 477IU 10%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.