How long does Tomato Chicken take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Tomato Chicken serve?

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

Is Tomato Chicken spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Tomato Chicken?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 3 Tomato, 2 Green Cardamom, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 4 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tomato Chicken?

About 342 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tomato Chicken

Name: Tomato Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 3 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 8 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Ginger; 2 Green Cardamom; 4 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 pinch Salt; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min

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Tomato chicken: marinated chicken simmered in a fresh paste of tomato, garlic, ginger and cardamom. Mild, serves 4, 25 minutes plus marinating, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

12 items

4 people

Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Tomato, Roughly Chopped3
Garlic8 cloves
Ginger1 inch
Green Cardamom2
Oil4 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Salt1 pinch
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	342kcal	1368kcal
Protein	27g	108g
Carbohydrate	7.5g	30g
Fat	23g	92g
Fibre	1.8g	7.2g
Sugar	2.2g	8.8g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
Mix the chicken with all the other ingredients for the marination. Marinate for 20 minutes at room temperature (or in the refrigerator if you are marinating for a longer time).
Chicken Curry CutGinger Garlic PasteSaltRed Chilli Powder
2
Grind the tomato, garlic, ginger and cardamom into a fine paste.
TomatoGarlicGingerGreen Cardamom
3
Heat oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken pieces. Fry for a few minutes on medium-high heat until it is golden brown on all sides. Flip occasionally so that it cooks evenly.
Oil
4
Add the prepared paste and mix. Bring it to a boil. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes until the oil floats on the sides/on top, and the chicken is cooked.
5
Add mint and a pinch of salt. Serve it with rice/roti, garnished with coriander leaves.
Mint LeavesSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Tomato Chicken take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tomato Chicken serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tomato Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Tomato Chicken spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Tomato Chicken?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 3 Tomato, 2 Green Cardamom, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 4 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tomato Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tomato Chicken?: About 342 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.