Description
Vadouvan chicken curry brings French-Indian fusion to your table with aromatic spices and smoky basmati rice. Delicate chicken bathes in creamy, complex sauce while fragrant rice provides a perfect complement, promising a memorable culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Spices:
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 ¼ cups)
- 1 large tomato, cored and coarsely chopped
- 6 ounces (170 grams) fresh okra, stems removed and thickly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Vadouvan curry powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Liquids and Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) coconut oil
- 1 14-ounce (414 milliliters) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) smoked basmati rice, cooked according to package instructions
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Craft the aromatic smoked basmati rice according to package directions, aiming for perfect texture and warmth. Allow the rice to rest, covered, for a brief interlude before gently fluffing with a fork.
- Warm coconut oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature. Introduce chopped onions, sautéing until they transform into a golden, translucent landscape of flavor.
- Dust the caramelized onions with Vadouvan curry powder and kosher salt, ensuring each fragment receives an even coating. After a moment of aromatic development, incorporate chopped tomatoes and sliced okra, letting them meld and soften.
- Introduce chicken pieces to the vibrant vegetable mixture, rotating and transforming them until they transition from raw to opaque, indicating initial cooking progress.
- Cascade coconut milk into the skillet, encouraging a gentle simmer. Allow the liquid to reduce and thicken, creating a luxurious sauce that envelops the chicken and vegetables completely.
- Brighten the curry with a splash of lime juice, adjusting seasoning to balance the complex flavor profile. Ensure chicken reaches full, safe doneness during this final cooking stage.
- Plate the smoked basmati rice as a lush foundation, cascading the fragrant curry overtop. Scatter fresh cilantro leaves as a verdant, aromatic finishing touch, adding visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Spice blending is key to developing deep, complex flavors in this curry.
- Coconut milk transforms the dish into a creamy, luxurious meal with rich texture.
- Vadouvan curry powder offers a French-influenced twist on traditional Indian spice mixes, bringing unique aromatic notes to the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg