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Almond Chicken Curry

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

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbHigh proteinGluten-free

Total55 min
Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
Per serving456 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party

Almond Chicken Curry

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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

Ingredients

26 items
Cooking for6 servings
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
  • GingerGinger, Julienne1 tbsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli5
  • ChickenChicken1000 grams
  • AlmondsAlmonds30
  • Coconut (Grated)Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
  • SaltSalt2.25 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tbsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • WaterWaterAs Needed
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder1 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • CurdCurd1 cup
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil3 tbsp
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves2
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped1 cup
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder2 tsp
  • WaterWater2.25 cup
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli, Roughly Chopped3
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom5
  • Kewra WaterKewra Water¼ tsp
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream3 tbsp
  • AlmondsAlmonds, Thinly Sliced5
  • Fenugreek SeedsFenugreek Seeds¼ tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 6
Energy456kcal2736kcal
Protein40g239g
Carbohydrate14g82g
Fat29g171g
Fibre4.8g29g
Sugar4.3g26g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Method

  1. 1

    Boil the almonds in water until the skin becomes puffed.

    AlmondsWater

  2. 2

    Remove the skins from the almonds.

  3. 3

    Grind into a smooth paste with all the other ingredients.

    Coconut (Grated)Green ChilliWater

  4. 4

    Mix the chicken with all the ingredients for the marination.

    ChickenSaltCoriander PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli Powder

  5. 5

    Add the almond paste and curd, and mix. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.

    Curd

  6. 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.

    Green ChilliSunflower OilBay LeavesOnionCuminDry Red ChilliGreen CardamomFenugreek Seeds

  7. 7

    Add the chicken and saute for 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add water, cover and cook for 15 minutes.

    Water

  9. 9

    Open the lid, stir and cook until it reaches the desired consistency.

  10. 10

    Add the Kewra water, coriander leaves and fresh cream. Turn off the heat.

    Coriander LeavesKewra WaterFresh Cream

  11. 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, 3 Green Chilli, 2 Bay Leaves, 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 456 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • S

    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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  • R

    Ramya MukeshSeptember 2023

    i like the recipe a lot... my hubby really enjoyed the taste and it's the best combo for paratta ❤️😋

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