on Apr 18, 2023, Updated Oct 09, 2023 If you like this recipe, try a few others from my collection: Chicken Keema Masala, Restaurant Style Kadai Chicken, Malai Chicken Curry, and Restaurant Style Chicken Angara.
About Badami Chicken Curry
Badami Chicken Curry is a north Indian curry made using almonds, spices, and yogurt. The curry has exquisite flavors, thanks to tender, succulent chicken pieces, slight sweetness from the almond paste, and creaminess from yogurt and heavy cream. This delicious chicken curry bursts with flavors and is perfect for festive meals, get-togethers, or special occasions. Serve it with Indian bread such as naan, lachha paratha, or tandoori roti. Serve some pickled onions and lemon wedges on the side. Almonds – Use good quality almonds for a delicious sweet flavor in the curry. Yogurt (Dahi, Curd) and Milk make the gravy base richer. I like to whisk the yogurt with all-purpose flour (maida) to prevent it from curdling while cooking. Spice Powders – This curry is spiced with basic spice powders such as turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cream – Use unsweetened heavy cream to make the curry richer. Whole Spices – You will need cloves (laung), black peppercorns (kali mirch), cinnamon (dalchini), black cardamom (badi elaichi), and bay leaf (tejpatta). Kasuri Methi – The addition of dried fenugreek leaves adds a distinct flavor. Do not miss this. Others – You will also need cooking oil, ghee, onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and salt. Peel their skin. Add the following spices once the oil is hot, and let them crackle for 5-6 seconds.
2-3 cloves 2-3 black peppercorns 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick 2-3 black cardamoms 2-3 bay leaves
Add 2 teaspoon grated ginger and 2 teaspoon minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add ½ cup yogurt (whisked with 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour) and 2-3 green chilies (slit into half) and cook for 2-3 minutes.
½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder 2 teaspoon salt almond paste
Now add ½ cup of milk and ½ cup of water and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 40-45 minutes until the chicken is cooked well, stirring a few times. Check for salt and add more if needed. Serve hot.
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