Chicken Madras

Chicken Madras is named after Madras (now Chennai), a major city in southeastern India. Like most traditional Indian dishes, this one also has many variations. The base of this recipe is a tomato sauce with characteristic spices (coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili). This dish is ideal for winter days, as it warms us up and fills us with energy.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 35 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 1
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 450 g Meat, chicken, breasts

  • 2 spoons Oil, vegetable oil, canola

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 2 spoons Spices, curry powder

  • 250 g Tomato, pieces - can

  • 2 spoons Yogurt, plain, from whole milk

  • 3 twigs Coriander, leaves, fresh

  • 0.75 teaspoons Salt, table

  • 3 dl Water

Steps

  1. Peel, wash, and chop the onion. Wash the coriander, shake it dry, pluck the leaves, and chop them. Wash the chicken, pat it dry, and cut it into medium-sized pieces.

  2. Heat oil in a large pot, then sauté the onion for 3 minutes. Add curry and 2 tablespoons of water, stir, and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, stir, and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the chicken, stir, and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes. If the dish becomes too thick, add water as needed.

  3. Add yogurt, season with salt to taste, and mix in the coriander. Cook for another 5 minutes. Serve the dish on plates with raita and naan bread.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 128.6 kcal
  • Fat: 7.04 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.02 g
    • Sugars: 0.56 g
  • Protein: 10.61 g
  • Fiber: 0.89 g