Kadai Chicken

Packed with lean protein and fragrant crushed whole spices, this healthy Indian curry pairs authentic home-style flavors with fiber-rich whole wheat chapati using minimal healthy fat.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 700 g (24.7 oz) boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed · 784 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (13 g) ghee · 114 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1.5 medium (160 g) onion, finely chopped · 64 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 medium (260 g) tomatoes, diced · 47 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (17 g) tomato paste · 17 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium (150 g) red bell pepper, cut into cubes · 46 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 medium (150 g) green peppers, cut into cubes · 30 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 cloves (12 g) garlic, minced · 18 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (10 g) fresh ginger, grated · 8 kcal in the whole recipe
• 15 g fresh cilantro, chopped · 4 kcal in the whole recipe
• 100 g (3.5 oz) whole wheat flour · 340 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tsp coriander seeds and 1 tsp cumin seeds, freshly crushed
• 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, red chili powder, salt, and water as needed

Method

1. Dry roast coriander seeds and cumin seeds in a pan for 2 minutes until fragrant, coarsely crush them to make fresh kadai masala, and knead whole wheat flour with warm water into a firm dough divided into 4 portions.

   

2. Heat ghee in a wok or heavy pan over medium heat, saute garlic, ginger, and onion until golden, then add tomato paste and diced tomatoes, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.

   

3. Add diced chicken breast, crushed kadai masala, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and salt; stir-fry over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes.

   

4. Stir in red bell pepper and green pepper cubes along with 50 ml water, cover, and simmer over low heat for 8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

   

5. Roll out dough portions thin and cook each on a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes per side to make chapatis, then garnish the chicken with fresh cilantro and serve together.

   

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