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Indian Chicken Stew Recipe

Indian Chicken Stew Recipe

Warm, comforting, and packed with gentle Indian spices, this stew is perfect for cozy nights. Tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and hearty veggies make it irresistibly tasty. Quick to prep and beginner-friendly, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken bone-in pieces preferred
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1- inch piece ginger grated
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 medium potatoes chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 green chilies sliced
  • 8 –10 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a pot, sauté onions until golden.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 1 minute until aromatic.
  3. Add chicken, brown lightly on all sides.
  4. Sprinkle turmeric, black pepper, and salt, mix well.
  5. Add potatoes, carrots, chilies, and pour in chicken broth.
  6. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is partially cooked.
  7. Stir in coconut milk, simmer for 10–15 minutes until chicken is tender and broth is creamy.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Finish with curry leaves, cilantro, and a splash of lemon juice.
  10. Serve hot with rice, bread, or flatbreads.

Notes

  • Bone-in chicken gives more flavor, but boneless works too.
  • Add coconut milk at the end to prevent separation.
  • Stew tastes even better the next day.
  • Adjust green chilies to control spiciness.
  • Can be made in a slow cooker with pre-browned chicken and onions.
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