Chicken-Chickpea Curry

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 40 min
  • Prep: 15 min
  • Cook: 25 min
Shredded rotisserie chicken is the shortcut hero in this bright, fragrant curry scented with ginger, shallots and jalapeno. Commonly used in Indian curries, chickpeas help to make this a hearty, satisfying dish.
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Ingredients

4 plum tomatoes, chopped

2 large shallots, halved

1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled

1/2 to 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded

1 teaspoon curry powder

Kosher salt

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin removed)

2 cups frozen cut okra or sliced fresh okra

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping

Plain yogurt and naan bread, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Pulse 3 chopped tomatoes, the shallots, ginger, jalapeno, curry powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth. Heat the vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato mixture and cook, stirring often, until darkened and paste-like, 10 to 12 minutes (add water as needed if the mixture is sticking).
  2. Add 2 1/2 cups water to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens slightly, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chicken, okra and cilantro. Cook, stirring gently, until the okra is crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Divide among bowls and top with yogurt, more cilantro and the remaining chopped tomato. Serve with naan.

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shakirabrikat

I made this recipe and added extra salt and curry powder throughout the whole cooking process. I also made my own chicken and seasoned it. I recommend doing the same for more flavor. The only negative thing I have to say is after adding the water, i was concerned about how running it was. Don’t be afraid though! Once I added the chicken and okra it was just as depicted as the image.

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