Creamy Chicken Lababdar
Dive into the rich flavors of Creamy Chicken Lababdar, an Indian delight that's as simple to whip up as it is satisfying! This luscious curry combines tender chicken with a dreamy blend of tomatoes and aromatic spices, all finished off with a swirl of cream for that perfect finish. Get ready to impress your taste buds and your dinner guests with this mouthwatering dish!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •2 pods of cardamom
- •25 to 30 cashews
- •1 lb chicken breast
- •1 cup cream
- •Food coloring (optional)
- •1 tsp garam masala
- •1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- •2 green chilies
- •1 tsp kasuri methi
- •2 medium onions
- •2 medium tomatoes
- •1 tsp turmeric
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Bay leaf
- •Cinnamon
- •Cumin seeds
- •Red chili powder
- •Salt
- •Sugar
- •Water
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Slice onions, chop tomatoes, green chilies, and chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and whole garlic cloves until the cloves darken.
- 3
Add ginger paste and onions, cooking until the onions are soft.
- 4
Stir in chopped green chilies, tomatoes, cashews, a bit of water, salt, bay leaf, cinnamon, and cardamom. Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Once the tomatoes are soft, remove the bay leaf and cinnamon, blend the mixture, and set aside.
- 6
In the same pan, add more oil, then add chicken breast, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until done.
- 7
Add cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, spices, a touch of water, and onion petals. Cook for a few more minutes.
- 8
Add the blended gravy, garam masala, kasuri methi, sugar, salt, and cream. Cook for another couple of minutes.
- 9
Add a touch of orange food coloring if desired and serve.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- ✓Soak cashews in warm water for 15 minutes before blending to achieve a smoother gravy.
- ✓Use a food processor to finely chop onions and tomatoes quickly, saving prep time.
- ✓If you don't have fresh green chilies, substitute with 1 tsp of chili powder for heat.