Chicken Madras | A Homemade Spicy Curry

A rich, fragrant and relatively hot curry, chicken madras is easy to make at home in one pan. Blending the onion gives the sauce a thick and sumptuous texture. A great Friday night curry!

Ingredients for the Chicken Madras:
1 onion peeled and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic peeled
2 tsp minced ginger
3 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
3 chicken breasts chopped into bitesize chunks (this is about 525g or 18.5oz)
½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp madras hot curry powder
1 1/2 tsp paprika
¼ tsp ground fenugreek
½ tsp tamarind paste
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
14 oz (400ml) passata
2 tbsp tomato puree (paste)
7 oz (200ml) coconut milk (full fat)

To serve:
Small bunch of fresh coriander
Boiled rice

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[rogerparkin]

I cooked this in Northern Thailand today. I was a bit concerned about the coconut milk. But it was absolutely delicious. Served with homemade nan. The only thing I changed was I prefer chicken thigh. Great recipe thanks.

[runswithwindz]

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[davidmoore]

I’m pretty new to this cooking malarkey but I gave this a go and it was delicious beyond my expectations. Thank you so much. 😀

[mastercraft-carpentry]

I made this Madras this evening for probably the 7th or 8th time. It comes out absolutely great every time.
A really good, highly recommended recipe.

[susiemascara]

I made this on Saturday, the left over sauce I re-used on Monday for lunch for himself, I added the Chicken Tikka pieces...Think if himself had a diamond big enough it would have been produced. Amazing. Look forward to your take on Butter Chicken. Thanks xx

[roberthopkins]

Made it again and got it to my tastes this time.. I had to comment again to say thank you for such a quick and easy curry recipe.. Its fantastic x

[anthony_wolf]

My new favourite cooking channel. All meals in under a 5 min video! Amazing. love

[sjssrox]

I love love love your videos because its so short sweet and simple, and youve listed the ingredients with measurements in the information bar. You are a god sent! making your bolognese tonight;)

[kevinwhite]

Hi Nicky, Cooked your Madras again over the weekend. It turns out fantastic every time. Full of flavour and delicious. I constantly cook many of your dishes which are all great. Thank you for great tutorials and I love the book. Regards. Kevin

[Lisalvsjohn]

Something about the way you say “full fat coconut milk” always makes my mouth water!! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️ What lovely content—thank you!

[shannonfisher]

I made this Saturday night easy to follow and tasted beautiful my mum even said it was better than the takeaway we even had enough for tea yesterday. Thank you I will be using this recipe again for sure!! x

[zolfodor]

I make this at least once a month, my girlfriend doesnt like it too hot, when we go for an indian she gets a korma, 🙄🙄 so dont add too many spices, i put hers out & then i had some boiling hot spice & more garlic for me & we, re both happy, stunning curry. 👌👌❤️❤️

[yuvarajavijiy]

Looks yummy....Loads of Love from Madras, Tamil Nadu, India ❤️❤️❤️

[nooooola]

i love how you say 'our' kitchen and not my kitchen, so sweet

[simonbeech]

Just made this for the family tea, absolutely amazing. Thankyou

[LBStirlo]

The directing hand towards the rice at the end was nothing short of epic

[halcyon]

Once again, you have created a superb meal .
Thank you so much, my wife and sons are loving it ! .

[John-qlwo]

Love a Madrass. Thank you for the recipe ill give this a go soon

[sheffbeatz]

This was phenomenal!! Much better than any base gravy curry and super easy to make! I’ve literally just finished eating it and I must say you’ve knocked the ball out of the park with this one. Would love to see your take on chicken pakora 👌

[jacquelinemawhinney]

Thankyou so very much for your videos they have inspired me so much I am loving them so much you have a style of cooking that really makes me want to do it all plz keep making more I have ordered your book and can’t wait to go and try new recipes lots of love 😘from Ireland 🇮🇪