By Shreya Goswami
December 1, 2023
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Chicken is the most widely available and consumed meat in India, so naturally, every regional cuisine has its own take on chicken curries. Here are some of the most popular chicken curries to come out of Indian kitchens.
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Also known as Murgh Makhani, this one is globally renowned for its creamy, tomato-based sauce and iconic pairing with naan.
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Mughlai in origin but now made across India, chicken korma is a delicious, rich dish with an onion and yoghurt gravy.
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Made with coconut milk and tender chicken, and often veggies too, this Kerala-style chicken stew tastes heavenly with appams.
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This Bengali classic is prepared by cooking the chicken in an onion-based gravy and mild spices with constant stirring.
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Made in a wok with a rice onion-tomato-based spicy gravy, this one is a North Indian favourite that often includes bell peppers.
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Incredibly spicy and packed with heat, Kolhapuri chicken is one of the many famous curries from Maharashtrian cuisine.
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This Assamese delight is made by cooking chicken in a black sesame paste, and has a unique black hue too.
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Hailing from Tamil Nadu’s Chettinad cuisine, this chicken curry is spicy and has elements like coconut, curry leaves and more.
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This classic Goan chicken curry has a hint of vinegar that adds to the sourness of the dish and is enjoyed with rice.
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A winter special from North India, this chicken curry is made with a green curry base made of spinach and other leafy greens.
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