Cheesey Chicken Curry
If you’re looking for a curry that’s rich, comforting, and a little bit indulgent, this Cheesy Chicken Curry is the perfect dish to try. Tender chicken is simmered in a creamy, spiced sauce and finished with melted cheese for an extra layer of flavour. It’s the kind of meal that feels a little special but is still easy enough to make at home
Ingredients
- 5 Cloves garlic
- 4cm Knob ginger
- 3-4 Green chillies
- 500g Boneless chicken thigh, cut into small pieces
- 200g Full fat yoghurt
- 100ml Double cream
- 1 Tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tsp garam masala
- 1/2 Tsp ground mace (optional)
- 50g Ghee
- 5 Cardamon pods
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 4 Cloves
- 1 Large onion, finely chopped
- 50g Cheddar grated
- 50g Low moisture mozzarella, grated
- Fresh coriander to serve
Step 1
Crush the garlic, ginger, and green chillies together.
Step 2
Combine the chicken with the yoghurt, cream, black pepper, garam masala, ground mace, and 1 tablespoon of garlic paste. Let it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Step 3
Heat the ghee in a pan, then add the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
Step 4
Add the onion and garlic paste, then cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, until lightly golden.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to very low, add the marinated chicken, and mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for 20–30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
Step 6
Remove the lid and add the cheese. Increase the heat, mix well, and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Step 7
Finish with fresh green chillies and coriander, then serve.