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
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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 itemsCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Green Chilli5
Chicken1000 grams
Almonds30
Coconut (Grated)2 tbsp
Salt2.25 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
WaterAs Needed
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Curd1 cup
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Bay Leaves2
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Water2.25 cup
Cumin1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Roughly Chopped3
Green Cardamom5
Kewra Water¼ tsp
Fresh Cream3 tbsp
Almonds, Thinly Sliced5
Fenugreek 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.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 456kcal | 2736kcal |
| Protein | 40g | 239g |
| Carbohydrate | 14g | 82g |
| Fat | 29g | 171g |
| Fibre | 4.8g | 29g |
| Sugar | 4.3g | 26g |
Cookd masalas for chicken
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.
ChickenSaltCoriander PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli Powder
- 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.
Green ChilliSunflower OilBay LeavesOnionCuminDry Red ChilliGreen CardamomFenugreek Seeds
- 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.
Coriander LeavesKewra WaterFresh 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, 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💖
- 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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