Saffron Chicken Curry Recipe
Learn how to make a creamy and aromatic Indian Chicken Curry that is flavourful and infused with fragrant saffron.
Ingredients
- 500 gra,s Chicken thigh or breast, boneless
- Whole spices bay leaf, cinnamon stick - 1", cloves - 4, green cardamom -2 & a piece of mace
- ½ tsp Saffron
- 3 to 4 tbsp Warm milk
- 2 small Fried onions (Barista) or 1 large onion
- 2 tsp Cashew nuts
- 2 or 3 Green chillies
- 3 tbsp Fresh cream
- ¼ tsp Mace & Nutmeg powder
- ½ tsp Garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves chopped
- 3 to 4 tbsp Oil – 3 to 4 tbsp
For the Marination
- 2 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- ½ tsp Crushed black pepper
- 3 tbsp Yogurt
- 1 tsp Salt or as per taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken with ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, crushed black pepper, yogurt, and also salt.
- Mix thoroughly ensuring that each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow the flavors to deepen.
- In a small bowl, add the saffron strands to the warm milk, allowing it to steep until the milk turns a golden hue.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan and then saute the whole spices for 30 secs. Now add the marinated chicken and cook until the pieces are seared about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Blend the fried onions, and cashew nuts with 2 green chillies and a little milk to make a smooth paste. Add this paste to the pan and also add the saffron-infused milk and stir well.
- Then cover the vessel and let the chicken cook. This would take approximately 8 to 10 minutes on low heat.
- Add fresh cream into the pan, and also the mace-nutmeg powder and the garam masala powder.
- Continue to cook until the chicken is fully tender and the curry is rich and creamy.
- Finally, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Notes
- Using thigh-boneless chicken ensures succulent pieces and also quick cooking.
- Adjust spices and seasoning to suit your taste.
- Use a generous amount of saffron for a fragrant and creamy chicken curry.