Creamy Chicken Curry with Golden Mushrooms, Rice & Warm Naan
Creamy Chicken Curry with Golden Mushrooms, Rice & Warm Naan is a delightful dish that bursts with rich flavors and comforting textures. Tender chicken pieces simmer in a luscious coconut milk sauce, enhanced by aromatic spices and the earthiness of golden mushrooms. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, providing an inviting meal that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice and warm naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely chopping onion; mince garlic and grate ginger.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and ginger for one more minute.
- Add curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and optional cayenne pepper; stir for one minute.
- Stir in chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with prepared rice and warm naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg