How long does Almond Chicken Curry take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Almond Chicken Curry serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Almond Chicken Curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Almond Chicken Curry?

1000 grams Chicken, 30 Almonds, 1 cup Curd, 1 cup Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Almond Chicken Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Almond Chicken Curry?

About 458 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Almond Chicken Curry

Name: Almond Chicken Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 30 Almonds; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Coconut (Grated); 2 Green Chilli; As Needed Water; 1000 grams Chicken; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2¼ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 cup Curd; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; ¼ tbsp Fenugreek Seeds; 3 Dry Red Chilli, Roughly Chopped; 2 Bay Leaves; 5 Green Cardamom; 3 Green Chilli; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1¼ cup Water; ¼ tsp Kewra Water; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 3 tbsp Fresh Cream; 1 tbsp Ginger, Julienne; 5 Almonds, Thinly Sliced

55 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min

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11 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Badami Murgh, Creamy Almond Chicken, low carb, high protein, keto, north indian curries, chicken gravy, dinner, lunch · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Almond chicken curry, or badami murgh: chicken in an almond, coconut and curd paste with cream. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 55 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

26 items

6 people

Almonds30
Water2¼ cup
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Green Chilli5
WaterAs Needed
Chicken1000 grams
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Salt2¼ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Curd1 cup
Oil3 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tbsp
Dry Red Chilli, Roughly Chopped3
Bay Leaves2
Green Cardamom5
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Kewra Water¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Fresh Cream3 tbsp
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Almonds, Thinly Sliced5

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	458kcal	2748kcal
Protein	40g	239g
Carbohydrate	14g	85g
Fat	29g	171g
Fibre	4.8g	29g
Sugar	4.4g	26g

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Method

1
Boil the almonds in water until the skin becomes puffed.
AlmondsWater
2
Remove the skins from the almonds.
3
Grind into a smooth paste with all the other ingredients.
Coconut (Grated)Green ChilliWater
4
Mix the chicken with all the ingredients for the marination.
ChickenRed Chilli PowderSaltCoriander PowderCumin PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add the almond paste and curd, and mix. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Curd
6
Heat oil in a pan and add all the whole spices. Add the green chilli and onion, saute until the onion is golden brown.
OilCuminFenugreek SeedsDry Red ChilliBay LeavesGreen CardamomGreen ChilliOnion
7
Add the chicken and saute for 5 minutes.
8
Add water, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Water
9
Open the lid, stir and cook until it reaches the desired consistency.
10
Add the Kewra water, coriander leaves and fresh cream. Turn off the heat.
Kewra WaterCoriander LeavesFresh Cream
11
Serve garnished with ginger juliennes and almond slices
GingerAlmonds

Before you start

How long does Almond Chicken Curry take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Almond Chicken Curry serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Almond Chicken Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Almond Chicken Curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Almond Chicken Curry?: 1000 grams Chicken, 30 Almonds, 1 cup Curd, 1 cup Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Almond Chicken Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Almond Chicken Curry?: About 458 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes

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Safiya SulthanaJanuary 2023
I must say this is the best chicken gravy i made so far..paired it with ghee rice and came out soo well..i didn't have kewra water though, was still a finger lickin recipe .Thank You Cookd💖
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Ramya MukeshSeptember 2023
i like the recipe a lot... my hubby really enjoyed the taste and it's the best combo for paratta ❤️😋