# Chicken in Mild Creamy Curry Sauce

Recipe by [Priya Raman](https://fridge.menu/en/u/priyaraman)

A gently spiced chicken curry with coconut milk, tomato and almonds, served with basmati rice.

Servings: 4 · Prep 30 min · Cook 45 min · Meat

Contains: milk, nuts

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## Ingredients

- 500 g [Chicken breast](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chicken-breast) — cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp [Garam masala](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garam-masala)
- 0.5 tsp [Chilli flakes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chili-flakes)
- 1 tsp [Turmeric](https://fridge.menu/en/i/turmeric)
- 4 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger)
- 1 pcs [Lime](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lime)
- 100 ml [Greek yogurt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greek-yogurt)
- 2 pcs [Red onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/red-onion) — cut into thin wedges
- 75 g [Tomato paste](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste)
- 400 ml [Coconut milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coconut-milk)
- 65 g [Almonds](https://fridge.menu/en/i/almond)
- 1 tbsp [Coconut oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coconut-oil) — or olive oil
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — fresh
- 400 ml Basmati rice

## Steps

1. Start well ahead, as the chicken needs a long time to marinate.
2. Mix all the marinade ingredients and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
3. Put the chicken in the fridge and let it marinate for 12–24 hours.
4. Before serving, melt the coconut oil in a pan and fry the red onion until soft.
5. Add the marinated chicken pieces and fry, stirring.
6. Add the tomato paste and coconut milk, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. (30 min)
7. Stir in the chopped almonds and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8. Serve in deep bowls with rice, sprinkled with roughly chopped coriander.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/chicken-curry-3o7jqyu5

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