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Jun 04 2026

Restaurants›Earls Kitchen + Bar - Victoria›South Indian Chicken Curry Recipe

South Indian Chicken Curry Recipe

Name: Earls Kitchen + Bar - Victorias South Indian Chicken Curry Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken, cut into pieces; 2 cups Onions, finely chopped; 1 cup Tomatoes, pureed; 2 tbs Ginger-garlic paste; 2 pieces Green chilies, slit; 1 cup Coconut milk; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Red chili powder; 2 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Garam masala; to taste Salt; 3 tbs Oil; 1 cup Cilantro, chopped; 1 cup Basmati rice; 2 cups Water; 2 pieces Green cardamom pods; to taste Salt; 1 cup Yogurt; 1 4 tbs Cilantro, chopped; 1 half Cucumber, grated; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 2 cups All-purpose flour; to taste Water; to taste Salt; 4 tbs Ghee or butter, for brushing

Inspired by Earls Kitchen + Bar - Victoria

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Spiced basmati rice, green cardamom, cilantro raita, lacha bread

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Ingredients

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Chicken Curry

2.2 lb (1 kg) Chicken, cut into pieces

2 cups Onions, finely chopped

1 cup Tomatoes, pureed

2 tbs Ginger-garlic paste

2 pieces Green chilies, slit

1 cup Coconut milk

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp Red chili powder

2 tsp Coriander powder

1 tsp Garam masala

to taste Celtic sea salt

3 tbs Oil

1 cup Cilantro, chopped

Basmati Rice

1 cup Basmati rice

2 cups Water

2 pieces Green cardamom pods

to taste Celtic sea salt

Cilantro Raita

1 cup Yogurt

1 4 tbs Cilantro, chopped

1 half Cucumber, grated

to taste Celtic sea salt

1 tsp Cumin powder

Lacha Bread

2 cups 00 bread flour

to taste Water

to taste Celtic sea salt

4 tbs Ghee or butter, for brushing

Method

Chicken Curry

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cook Onions

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add Ginger-Garlic Paste

Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate Tomatoes

Add pureed tomatoes and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.

Add Chicken

Stir in the marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken is browned.

Mix Spices

Add coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.

Simmer

Pour in coconut milk and mix well. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Garnish

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Basmati Rice

Rinse and Soak Rice

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak in water for 30 minutes.

Cook Rice

In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add soaked rice, cardamom pods, and salt. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy.

Cilantro Raita

Prepare Raita

In a bowl, mix yogurt, chopped cilantro, grated cucumber, salt, and cumin powder. Stir well and refrigerate until serving.

Lacha Bread

Make Dough

In a bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Knead for about 5-7 minutes.

Rest Dough

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Shape Bread

Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin circle, then fold it into pleats and roll it again.

Cook Bread

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each bread for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Brush with ghee or butter before serving.