Hajar's Black Cardamom Chicken Curry Recipe

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Hajar's Black Cardamom Chicken Curry
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  1. The marinade needs to be a smooth paste.Put the 1st 6 ingredients, EXCEPT chicken, into a blender with a splash of water and puree.
  2. Place sliced chicken in a bowl and spread the marinade over, coating each piece. Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes, though you can leave it longer or even overnight is best.
  3. When you're ready to cook the dish, put a large pot, preferably heavy bottomed, over a medium heat. Add the oil. When it's hot stir in the cinnamon and cardamom for a few seconds.
  4. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until it starts to soften. It will turn brown from the cinnamon.
  5. Add cumin and coriander, then gradually add the yoghurt, stirring all the time.
  6. Add the tomato paste and mix in well, reduce the heat.
  7. Put the chicken and its marinade into the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.
  8. Pour the water into the pan and still in the garam masala if you have any. I have made this without it and it is so flavorful that I didn't really miss it.
  9. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or so until the sauce has reduced to a thick, spoon able consistency. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and serve.
  10. I serve this with naan bread, mango, peach or apricot chutney, and rice flavored with cooked onions. You want a fairly plain rice as the dish is so flavorful a strongly seasoned rice would mask the wonderful flavors of the dish.
  11. Servings being difficult to judge as a serving is different to everyone. So I am listing this as 4 servings for hearty appetites. Cooking does not include marinating time. Boneless thighs work well for this too; just cut into fairly wide strips.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 451.57 Kcal (1891 kJ)
Calories from fat 242.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.97g 41%
Cholesterol 51.25mg 17%
Sodium 685.92mg 29%
Potassium 608.96mg 13%
Total Carbs 31.28g 10%
Sugars 5.53g 22%
Dietary Fiber 3.92g 16%
Protein 20.56g 41%
Vitamin C 31.5mg 53%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 67.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 136.66 Kcal (572 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.16g 41%
Cholesterol 15.51mg 17%
Sodium 207.59mg 29%
Potassium 184.3mg 13%
Total Carbs 9.47g 10%
Sugars 1.67g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.19g 16%
Protein 6.22g 41%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 53%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 20.4mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.5
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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