Description
A creamy and flavorful curry made with tender chicken, ripe mangoes, and aromatic spices, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 ½ cups mango puree)
2 tbsp oil or ghee
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, grated
1–2 green chilies, chopped (optional, for heat)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp red chili powder or paprika
1 cup coconut milk
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Juice of ½ lime
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 ½ cups mango puree)
2 tbsp oil or ghee
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, grated
1–2 green chilies, chopped (optional, for heat)
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
½ tsp red chili powder or paprika
1 cup coconut milk
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Juice of ½ lime
Instructions
Heat oil or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chilies; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and red chili powder. Stir for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Stir in chopped mango or mango puree and coconut milk. Mix well.
Simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
Add salt to taste and squeeze in lime juice.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For a creamier curry, blend mango puree with coconut milk before adding to the pan.
Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing red chili powder and green chilies.
This curry pairs well with steamed basmati rice, naan, or roti.
You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian, Fusion
