Coconut Chicken Curry with Squash

Overview

This simple yet flavorful Indian-style chicken curry features creamy coconut and tender squash, making it perfect for beginners, bachelors, or anyone looking for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 2 Squash, chopped

• 400 to 500g Boneless Chicken

• 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste

• 4 tsp Chicken Masala

• 2 tsp Salt

• 1.5 tbsp Turmeric Powder

• 2 tbsp Mustard Oil

• 1 tbsp Chilli Flakes

• Cooking Oil (as needed)

• 2 Bay Leaves

• 1 tbsp Tamarind Paste

• 2 tsp Kalonji (Nigella Seeds)

• 1 medium-sized Onion, chopped

• 3 tbsp Coconut Cream

• 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)

• 2 to 3 Green Chillies, slit

Instructions

1. Prepare the Squash: Chop the squash into small pieces of your preferred shape and set aside.

2. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder, chicken masala, chilli flakes, and mustard oil. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Sauté Aromatics: Heat cooking oil in a frying pan. Add bay leaves, kalonji, and chopped onions. Sauté until onions are golden brown.

4. Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the pan. Fry on medium to high flame, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Add Tamarind: Mix in tamarind paste with the chicken, stirring for about 30-40 seconds.

6. Add the Squash: Put chopped squash into the pan. Fry until the squash is half-cooked, stirring occasionally.

7. Simmer with Water: Add some water, reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and cook for about 1 minute.

8. Season: Remove the lid, add additional salt if needed, and cook for another 30 seconds.

9. Stir and Simmer Again: Stir the mixture, cover again, and cook for 1 more minute.

10. Add Coconut Cream: Lift the lid, add coconut cream and a little more water. Stir well, cover, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

11. Final Touches: Add green chillies and kasoori methi. Mix well.

12. Serve: Turn off the stove, transfer the curry to a serving bowl.

Serving Suggestion

Enjoy this scrumptious squash and chicken curry with your favorite side dishes like plain rice, pulao, chapati, or roti.