CHICKEN-AND-SQUASH CURRY

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Warm spices like ginger, mustard seeds, cumin, and coriander are a natural pairing with winter squash in this Indian-style curry that makes a satisfying dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large onions, coarsely chopped (4 cups)
8 to 10 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled fresh ginger (from a 4-inch piece)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon safflower oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons black or brown mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 whole clove
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
3 fresh curry leaves (available at Penzeys) or 2 dried bay leaves
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
1 1/4 pounds kabocha or butternut squash, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces (5 cups)
Coarse salt
Cooked basmati rice, yogurt, and cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • Puree onions, garlic, and ginger in a food processor until smooth. Heat a Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high. Add 1/4 cup oil and cumin and mustard seeds. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Add onion mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until liquid has evaporated and bottom of pan begins to brown, about 3 minutes more. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon oil and spices; cook 15 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, 15 seconds more.
  • Add broth and cook, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pot. Add curry leaves and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook, partially covered, 30 minutes.
  • Season chicken and squash with salt and add to pot, pushing down into liquid. Return to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, partially covered and occasionally pushing chicken and squash into liquid, until chicken is cooked through and squash is tender, about 40 minutes. Season with more salt. Serve over rice, topped with yogurt and cilantro.

Aisha waheed
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The curry sauce was too spicy and the chicken was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


hosni salim
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This curry was delicious! I loved the flavors and the chicken and squash were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mizan Miah
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This curry was just okay. The squash was a bit bland and the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Alexis K
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I made this curry for my family and they loved it! The curry sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and squash were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Warren Peters
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This curry was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the chicken and squash were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again soon.


maya sagore
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The curry sauce was too spicy and the chicken was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Dameon Parsons
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This curry was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the chicken and squash were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Md Monna
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This dish was amazing! The curry sauce was so flavorful and the chicken and squash were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Martynka Ogano
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This curry was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the squash was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Selinah Nkwane
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I love this curry! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a few extra vegetables, like carrots and bell peppers.


Marjorie Sharpfish
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This curry was delicious! The squash was sweet and tender, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The curry sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice.


Md Rajib Shikh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the curry turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Wafaa Saqer
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This curry was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the squash was bland. The curry sauce was also a bit too spicy for my taste.


Bahadr Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but this dish was surprisingly good. The squash was sweet and tender, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The curry sauce was flavorful but not too spicy.


Allamin Islam
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This is one of my favorite curry recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of chicken and squash, and the curry sauce is perfect.


Madi balo
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I made this curry last night and it was delicious! I used butternut squash instead of kabocha squash and it turned out great. The curry was creamy and flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Annemarie Kearney
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This chicken and squash curry was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.