Spicy Indian Butter Chicken Curry Recipe

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Sub-Title: Delicious, Healthy, and Budget-friendly
Description: This spicy curry is perfect for a weeknight dinner that will leave you feeling satisfied. It features a rich creamy sauce that goes well with buttery naan bread and rice. This curry is both easy and delicious, making it a great choice for a meal with friends or family.

Ingredients List:
1) 1/2 cup olive oil
2) 2 medium onions (chopped finely)
3) 1 tsp ginger (grated fine)
4) 1 large garlic clove (minced)
5) 1 ½ lb boneless chicken thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
6) 1 tsp ground cumin seeds
7) 1 tsp coriander seeds
8) 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
9) 1 tsp turmeric powder
10) 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt
11) 1 ¾ cups vegetable broth
12) 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
13) 1 cup canned tomato puree
14) ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
15) 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
16) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
17) Pinch of red chili flakes

Instructions:
1) Heat up a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until softened. Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2) In a separate bowl, combine all of your dry spices together (cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, turmeric, and salt). Mix them thoroughly, then set aside.
3) Next, add the broth, heavy cream, tomato puree, coconut milk, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper to the pot containing the cooked meat. Bring everything to a simmer, then turn down the heat to low and let cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
4) After about 10 minutes, taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as necessary using the prepared spice mix. If desired, add more cayenne pepper or cinnamon for additional kick.
5) Finally, serve over warm naan bread and rice, adding a pinch of red chili flakes if desired for extra heat. Enjoy!

Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: 4-6 servings
Time Needed: 30-40 minutes
Note: To make this recipe vegan, simply substitute out the chicken with any type of plant-based protein like quinoa or lentils.

Nutrition Facts:
Calories: Not Available
Total Fat: 18.5 g
Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
Cholesterol: 125 mg
Sodium: 570 mg
Potassium: 650 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 34 g
Dietary Fiber: 12 g
Sugars: 1 g
Protein: 37 g

Total Time: Not Available