Maharaja Curry

Name: Maharaja Curry
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste; 454 grams skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp minced ginger; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 mediums onions, finely chopped; 5 peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil

Maharaja Curry might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 249 calories, 26g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. Head to the store and pick up cayenne pepper, garam masala, cumin seed, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the ginger you could follow this main course with the Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 diet.

Instructions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cumin seed and cook until they start to pop, 20 to 45 seconds. Stir in onion, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season with turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Ingredients you will need

Garam Masala

Cumin Seeds

Turmeric

Ground Cayenne Pepper

Garlic

Ginger

Onion

Cooking Oil

Pop

Equipment you will use

Sauce Pan

Puree the mixture with the tomatoes in a blender until smooth. Return the puree to the saucepan, and add the chicken. Simmer gently until the chicken has cooked, about 20 minutes; add water as needed while cooking to maintain desired consistency.

Ingredients you will need

Tomato

Whole Chicken

Water

Equipment you will use

Sauce Pan

Blender

Equipment

Sauce Pan

Blender

Ingredients

Servings:

1teaspoon

cayenne pepper to taste 454grams

skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed 1teaspoon

cumin seed 1teaspoon

garam masala 1clove

garlic, minced 1Tbsp

minced ginger 1teaspoon

ground turmeric 2mediums

onions, finely chopped 5

peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes 2Tbsps

vegetable oil

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian can be paired with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. One wine you could try is Essay Chenin Blanc. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 9 dollars.