Mughlai chicken
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Mughlai chicken
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Mughlai chicken is the perfect creamy curry recipe. Made with almonds, spices and aromatics, this curry is a guaranteed crowd favorite.
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Ingredients
For the marinade
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 kg (2lbs) boneless chicken cubed
For the curry
- 1 cup almonds
- 1-2 cups boiling water
- 1 tbsp butter / ghee
- 2 onions finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp ginger crushed
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup heavy / whipping cream
- 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade together then add the chicken. Mix well then cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes but up to 24 hours.
- To make the sauce, soak the almonds in the boiling water for 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, adding more water if necessary.
- Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
- Add the spices and sugar and cook for another minute.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is starting to brown and the bottom of the pot becomes sticky. Pour in the chicken stock, cream and almond paste.
- Reduce the heat, partially cover with a lid and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve with your choice of side dishes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
460kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
635mg
(26%)
Potassium
969mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
336IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 635mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 969mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 336IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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