Ingredients for Madras chicken
- 500 g chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- Sauce
- 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 -inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1-2 green chilies (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
- 200 g canned chopped tomatoes or 2 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 200 ml water or chicken stock
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnish
Cooking Instructions for making Madras chicken
Marinate the Chicken:
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, lemon juice, and yogurt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.
Let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Base Paste:
Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies to the Thermomix bowl.
Chop 4 sec/speed 6 until fine.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl
Sauté the Paste:
Add the vegetable oil to the bowl.
Sauté 5 min/Varoma/speed 1 without the measuring cup, allowing the mixture to become fragrant and slightly golden.
Add Spices:
Add cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and chili powder to the Thermomix bowl.
Sauté 2 min/100°C/speed 1 to bloom the spices and deepen their flavors.
Add Tomatoes:
Add the chopped tomatoes to the bowl and cook 8 min/100°C/speed 1. This helps to reduce the acidity of the tomatoes and intensifies the sauce.
Blend the Sauce:
Blend 10 sec/speed 6 for a smooth consistency. Scrape down as needed.
Cook the Chicken:
Add the marinated chicken pieces to the sauce in the Thermomix bowl.
Pour in water or chicken stock to reach your desired consistency.
Cook 20 min/100°C/Reverse/speed soft or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Adjust the cooking time if necessary based on the size of your chicken pieces.
Adjust Seasoning:
Taste and adjust salt, chili, and spices as desired.
Serve:
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice, naan, or your preferred bread.
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