This Old Fashioned Chicken Curry recipe is super simple to make and very rich and creamy. Serve alongside some Naan bread or Basmati rice to make it a meal.
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If your looking for an Old Fashioned Chicken Curry that can be made either on the stove-top or in your instant pot / slow cooker. Then you just found it!
This curry is also known as Butter Chicken which originates from North India from back in the 40’s.
IS OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN CURRY SPICY
You can make it as spicy as you would like. The more spice mix you add the more red chili powder will be in it. You can also add more red chili powered on its own to make it extra spicy.
In comparison we would rate the spice level of this dish to other Indian dish, a 4 out of 10.
WHAT SPICES ARE USED IN OLD FASHIONED CHICKEN CURRY
- Salt, Red Chilli, Turmeric, Cumin, Black Pepper, Large Cardamom, Cinnamon, Green Cardamom, Clove, Ginger, Garlic, Star Aniseed, White Pepper
I always use SHAN BUTTER CHICKEN SPICE blend as seen below as it has all of this in it already. Otherwise if your wanting to add in your own spices I highly recommend adding 1 tsp of chili powder, cumin, turmeric and fresh crushed garlic and onions.
How To Make Old Fashioned Chicken Curry
Pressure Cooker: Cook for approx. 10 minutes – after following the initial steps.
Slow Cooker: Place on LOW for 3-6 hours HIGH for 6 hours. – after following the initial steps.
Stove Top: Cook on low for 30 minutes. – after following the initial steps.
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