Gordon Ramsay Chicken Madras
Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Madras is a spicy Indian curry made with chicken pieces, tomatoes, and a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish takes about 1 hour to prepare and cook, and it serves approximately 4 to 6 people.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions peeled and finely chopped
- 1 inch block of fresh root ginger peeled and grated or finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped, you can add more to your taste
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes chopped or tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 handful coriander leaves to garnish
- 2-4 red chilies finely chopped – you can de-seed if you prefer but this will make it less spicy
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 teaspoons hot chili powder to taste, adding more or less will vary the hotness
- 6 curry leaves
- ½ lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Add the salt and pepper to the chicken and cut it into strips or cubes.
- In a big pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook them until they begin to soften.
- After you add the garlic, ginger, and chilies, cook for another two to three minutes.
- Put in the curry leaves, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Cook for about one minute.
- Put the chicken in the pan and cook it until it turns golden brown all over.
- Put in some water and chopped tomatoes. Then raise the heat and let it boil.
- Once the water starts to boil, turn down the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and stir it every now and then.
- Let the sauce cook for 20 to 30 minutes. If it gets too thick or sticks, add water.
- After you add the garam masala, wait 5 minutes and then serve. Fill up with water as needed.
- Mix in the lime or lemon juice, then top with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Chicken Prep: Marinate the chicken in some spices for added flavor before cooking.
- Onion Cooking: Cook the onions until they’re really soft for a smoother sauce.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chili powder and red chilies according to your heat preference.
- Curry Leaves: Don’t skip these, as they add a unique flavor.
- Tomato Choice: Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for a fresher taste or canned for convenience.
- Simmering: Keep an eye on the sauce’s consistency, add water if it gets too thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 51gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 304mgPotassium: 1358mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1779IUVitamin C: 93mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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