Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is creamy cardamom chicken, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds with its aromatic blend of spices and creamy texture. Originating from the vibrant streets of India, this dish is a harmonious fusion of bold flavors, where succulent chicken pieces are enveloped in a velvety sauce infused with the warmth of cardamom, the tanginess of tomatoes, and the richness of coconut milk. This culinary symphony is further elevated with the addition of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, creating a captivating tapestry of flavors that dance on the palate. Alongside the creamy cardamom chicken, this article offers a delightful array of recipes that explore the diverse culinary traditions of India. Embark on a taste adventure with chicken tikka masala, a classic dish that showcases tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted to perfection and simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. Discover the vibrant flavors of chicken biryani, a fragrant rice dish layered with succulent chicken, aromatic spices, and vegetables, cooked to perfection in a sealed pot. Satisfy your cravings for a comforting meal with chicken korma, where tender chicken is braised in a creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices and roasted nuts. As you delve into these culinary delights, let the vibrant flavors of India transport you to a world of culinary enchantment.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CREAMY CARDAMOM CHICKEN
This is a mildly spiced Persian dish of tender chicken in a creamy, mild sauce. It is easy to make and re-heats very well if made ahead of time.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Curries
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix the yogurt with the cornstarch and set to one side. Cut each of the chicken breasts into 3 or 4 chunky pieces.
- Lightly crush the cardamom pods so that the green husks split open, then remove the little brownish-black seeds from inside. Grind these into a fine powder with a pestle and mortar.
- Heat the oil and butter in a flameproof casserole dish, add the chicken and cook over a medium heat until lightly browned all over. Add the turmeric, cinnamon, coriander and ground cardamom seeds and cook for a further minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the broth, grated ginger, lemon juice and the yogurt mixture. Return the pan to the heat, bring to a simmer and leave to cook gently for 15 minutes until the chicken is tender. (You can now set the dish aside until later if you wish).
- Mix the cream with the ground almonds, stir into the chicken and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Season to taste and serve, garnished with sprigs of cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604.8, Fat 48.4, SaturatedFat 18, Cholesterol 162.4, Sodium 275.4, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 36.6
CARDAMOM CREAM
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of heavy cream and the cardamom to a boil. Reduce until only 1/4 cup remains. Allow to cool. Reserve. Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Stir in the reserved mixture. Chill until ready to serve.
CARDAMOM CHICKEN WITH LIME LEAVES
If you're a true curry lover, the layers of spice in this fragrant and tender chicken thigh curry will really hit the spot
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, wide pan, add the onion and fry for 5 mins until softened, stirring every now and then. Stir in the garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon, and cook for 5 mins more, stirring frequently. Add all the remaining spices with the chilli, stir briefly over the heat then add the tomatoes with 1 can of water, the chutney and bouillon.
- Stir in the aubergine, bring to the boil then cover the pan and simmer for 15 mins. Stir well, and add the chicken and lime leaves. Push them under the liquid and scatter over the green pepper. Cover the pan and leave to cook for 40 mins. Remove the chicken, shred in to medium-sized pieces and return to the sauce.
- Meanwhile, make the rice. Put all the ingredients in a medium pan with 750ml water. Bring to the boil , then cover and cook for 20 mins. Turn off the heat and leave for 5 mins to absorb any excess moisture. Serve with the curry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
CARDAMOM BUTTER CHICKEN
A homemade curry to rival your favourite Indian takeaway - a rich blend of spices mixed with creamy ghee
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the garlic, ginger, chillies and coriander stalks in the small bowl of a food processor with a good pinch of salt, and blend to a fine paste - or grind to a paste using a pestle and mortar.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the ghee or oil in a large pan, add the onions and cook slowly for 15-20 mins until golden and caramelised. Tip in the garlic-ginger paste, turn up the heat and cook for a further 5 mins. Add the ground spices and cook for 2 mins more until fragrant. Scoop the spicy onion mixture out of the pan into a bowl.
- Add the remaining ghee or oil to the pan and cook the chicken over a medium-high heat until browned all over. Tip into a bowl, cover and set aside.
- Return the onion mixture to the pan along with the whole spices, tomatoes and a can full of water (400ml). Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for 40 mins.
- Return the chicken to the pan and cook, uncovered, for a further 10 mins until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the yogurt and cream, season well and scatter with coriander leaves. Serve with chapatis and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
BAKED CHICKEN IN CARDAMOM SAUCE
Make and share this Baked Chicken in Cardamom Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat; add the chicken breasts or thighs and brown for about 3 minutes per side until the chicken turns opaque.
- Remove and place the chicken in an ovenproof casserole dish or Dutch oven.
- Add the remaining oil, butter, and onion to the sauté pan; sauté until onion is wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, cardamom, coriander, black pepper and blanched sliced almonds; cook until the nuts are pale gold, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the onion mixture to a blender (or food processor, but a blender will work a little better); add the yogurt or sour cream and puree until smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt to taste and pour over the chicken pieces in the casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and juices run clear.
- Garnish with toasted almonds and serve with the sauce and rice.
- Note: if you've not made this dish before, I recommend starting with 1 teaspoon of cardamom; taste it when you season to taste with salt before pouring over the chicken to bake, and add more cardamom if you like.
CHICKEN WITH CARAMELIZED ONION AND CARDAMOM RICE
A stunningly fragrant one-pot meal, this chicken and rice dish came to The Times from Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's smash hit "Jerusalem: A Cookbook." Spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and whole cloves, its aromatic earthiness is balanced by plenty of herbs - dill, parsley and cilantro - for freshness and tang. And caramelized onions and dried barberries (or currants) contribute a gentle sweetness. This is dinner party food that is at once elegant and supremely comforting.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Put the sugar and scant 3 tablespoons water in a small saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat, add the barberries, and set aside to soak. If using currants, you do not need to soak them in this way.
- Meanwhile, heat half the olive oil in a large sauté pan for which you have a lid over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has turned a deep golden brown. Transfer the onion to a small bowl and wipe the pan clean.
- Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl and season with 1½ teaspoons each salt and black pepper. Add the remaining olive oil, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon and use your hands to mix everything together well. Heat the frying pan again and place the chicken and spices in it. Sear chicken for 5 minutes on each side and remove from the pan (this is important as it part-cooks the chicken). The spices can stay in the pan, but don't worry if they stick to the chicken. Remove most of the remaining oil as well, leaving just a thin film at the bottom. Add the rice, caramelized onion, 1 teaspoon salt and plenty of black pepper. Drain the barberries and add them as well. Stir well and return the seared chicken to the pan, pushing it into the rice.
- Pour the boiling water over the rice and chicken, cover the pan, and cook over very low heat for 30 minutes. Take the pan off the heat, remove the lid, quickly place a clean tea towel over the pan, and seal again with the lid. Leave the dish undisturbed for another 10 minutes. Finally, add the herbs and use a fork to stir them in and fluff up the rice. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot or warm with yogurt mixture if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1032, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 1290 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROAST CARDAMOM CHICKEN
The spices in this dish are amazing and the yogurt helps to make the meat extra tender. Remember to leave time for the chicken to marinate. Thanks to the British chef Nigel Slater for this recipe.
Provided by Sackville
Categories Chicken
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the whole peppercorns, cardamom seeds and cumin in a spice mill and grind them into a fine powder. You can also do this with a mortar and pestle.
- Put the water in a blender along with the salt, ginger, garlic, cayenne, vinegar and ground spices.
- Blend to a smooth paste.
- Put the yogurt in a bowl large enough to hold the chicken.
- Stir in the spice paste.
- Add the chicken and make sure all pieces are covered in the marinade.
- Break the cinnamon stick in two and tuck it in with the chicken.
- Cover and marinate for at least two hours and as much as overnight.
- Set the oven to 220 C or 425°F.
- Bake the chicken in a shallow dish for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
- The yogurt should have formed a dark brown crust.
- Sprinkle with mint leaves.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling during the cooking process.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken is a delicate meat, so it's important not to overcook it. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
- Use a Good Quality Cardamom: Cardamom is the star of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality spice. Look for cardamom pods that are green or light brown in color and have a strong, pungent aroma.
- Adjust the Spice Level to Your Taste: This recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, but you can adjust this amount to your taste. If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the red pepper flakes altogether.
- Serve with Rice or Naan: This dish is traditionally served with rice or naan. You can also serve it with quinoa, couscous, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
This creamy cardamom chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the creamy sauce is flavorful and aromatic. Serve it with rice or naan for a complete meal that your family and friends will love.
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