
Tamarind chicken curry is a popular South Indian dish that is known for its tangy and spicy flavor. Tamarind, a sour fruit pulp, is the key ingredient that gives this dish its unique flavor. The dish is typically made with bone-in chicken pieces, which are simmered in a spiced tamarind-based sauce until they are tender and juicy. This recipe is called “Imli murgh” in Hindi. I have added in some peas to give it a vegetable twist and to make a meal in one.
Ingredients
300 g / 1 Portion Precooked Chicken
80 ml Rapeseed Oil or other vegetable oil
1 inch Cinnamon Stick
1 Black Cardamom Pod, crushed slightly to expose the seeds
1/2 tsp Whole Cumin Seeds
1 tbsp Garlic and Ginger Paste
3 – 4 Fresh Hot Chilli Peppers, chopped
100 ml Precooked Chicken Stock
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper, or less to taste
250 ml Base Curry Sauce
1 tsp Cyder Vinegar
2 tbsp Tamarind Paste
1/2 Cup Frozen Peas (optional)
1 tbsp Fresh Coriander
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1 tsp Ground Cumin
Recipe
1. Heat the oil in a pan until hot: 80 ml Rapeseed Oil or other vegetable oil
2. Add in the following and fry until the seeds start to pop:
1 inch Cinnamon Stick
1 Black Cardamom Pod, crushed slightly to expose the seeds
1/2 tsp Whole Cumin Seeds
3. Add the fresh chopped chillies and fry for 20 seconds or so: 3 – 4 Fresh Hot Chilli Peppers, chopped
4. Add the garlic and ginger paste and fry for another 10 seconds: 1 tbsp Garlic and Ginger Paste
5. Add in the following and reduce down for a minute or two:
100 ml Precooked Chicken Stock
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper, or less to taste
6.Then add the following:
250 ml Base Curry Sauce
1 tsp Cyder Vinegar
2 tbsp Tamarind Paste
and shortly after:
1/2 Cup Frozen Peas
If using cold Precooked Chicken add in now to begin reheating:
300 g / 1 Portion Precooked Chicken
Continue to cook for 5 minutes.
7. The add in the following and stir:
1 tbsp Fresh Coriander
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1 tsp Ground Cumin
Continue to cook for 5 minutes or so or until the oil begins to separate.
If using hot Precooked Chicken add in in the final minute:
300 g / 1 Portion Precooked Chicken
8. Serve over rice.