Name: Indian Chicken Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Indian

Jule’s Menu Verified

January 27, 2026

Tender, juicy chicken pieces are served in a rich, creamy tomato and eggplant curry bursting with aromatic Indian spices. Paired with fluffy basmati rice, warm homemade naan, and optional garnishes like fresh herbs, yogurt, or roasted cashews, this dish delivers a full Indian-inspired feast at home. A vegetarian or vegan alternative with tofu tikka masala is also suggested.

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Indian Chicken Curry

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Marinate the Chicken

Remove any tendons from the chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces. (Tip: This works easiest with kitchen scissors directly over a bowl). Place the chicken in a bowl, mix with yogurt, the spices, and a generous amount of salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

Masala Curry

Peel and finely dice the garlic, onions, and ginger. Wash the eggplant thoroughly and cut it into approximately 0.5 cm cubes.

Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pot, add ginger, onions and garlic and sauté with a generous pinch of salt for 1 to 2 minutes, until the onions are slightly translucent.

Add the spices, stir well, and sauté for about 30 seconds. Then add the diced eggplant and sauté for 1-2 minutes, before deglazing with the tomatoes. Cover the curry and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, or until the eggplant is very soft.

Fry the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and fry it in a pan with the remaining oil for about five to seven minutes, or until all the liquid in the pan has disappeared and the meat is cooked.

Blend the eggplant–tomato curry with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Then add the chicken and let it simmer gently over low heat for another 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and additional heat to taste.

Serve

Serve the curry as desired with rice and/or naan bread, fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro, a dollop of yogurt, thinly sliced ginger, or a few roasted cashews.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️
Toast whole spices or ground spices in oil for 30-45 seconds before adding other ingredients to release their maximum aromatic oils and deepen flavor complexity.
Eggplant Prep Secret 🍆
Salt and drain eggplant cubes for 15-20 minutes before cooking to remove excess moisture and prevent a bitter taste, ensuring a more tender and flavorful result.
Yogurt Tempering Trick 🥄
Temper yogurt by slowly adding hot curry liquid to prevent curdling, then gently stir the tempered yogurt back into the main curry for a smooth, creamy texture.
Ginger-Garlic Paste Magic 🧄
Create a fresh ginger-garlic paste by finely mincing together and adding a pinch of salt, which helps release more intense flavors compared to using them separately.
Layered Spice Building 🌈
Add ground spices in stages - start with harder spices like cumin and coriander, then finish with more delicate spices like garam masala to build a complex, well-rounded flavor profile.

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Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.