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Chicken Madras

Apr 16, 2021 4 Comments

Chicken Madras is a delicious, sweet, and spicy Indian Chicken Curry Recipe. Its made in Southern India and is extremely flavorful. Learn how to make Chicken Madras at home.
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chicken madras on a black plate

Chicken Madras - Bone-in Chicken is cooked in an assortment of Indian spices and served with Steamed White Rice. One of the most popular dishes in the UK after Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, Saag Chicken, and Chicken Korma is Chicken Madras.

chicken madras on a black plate

Madras Chicken is not too spicy. In fact, it's a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavors. A delicious South Indian Chicken Curry recipe that has the tartness of Tamarind and is perfectly balanced with the Spices and the Sweetness of Jaggery.

I love Chicken Madras. In India, its got many different names like Hyderabadi Chicken or Andhra Chicken. However, in the UK, Chicken Madras is a commonly served dish and is loved by all.

chicken in a black plate with white rice

Why I love this recipe is because it's not too spicy like a Chicken Jalfrezi or Vindaloo, while it's neither too sweet like Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry or Butter Chicken 

This is a perfect combination of both and makes for a delicious Indian Chicken Curry Dinner Recipe. This is of course best served with a hearty bowl of Steamed White Rice. So, if you have to enjoy this Indian recipe at its best, you will have to forget about the Carbs for one day and enjoy it the traditional way.

Madras is the old name of Chennai - an Indian city which is also called - "The Detroit of India". Madrasi Cuisine has evolved in the past few years and people have taken it to all parts of the world.

Be it the UK or the US, Chicken Madras is a common item in all curry houses these days. The piquant aroma and the riot of flavors is something that is pretty common in Madrasi cooking.

This Madras Chicken Curry uses basic Indian Spices which you can easily find in all Indian markets.

The best part about this Indian Chicken Curry is the blend of spices to make Madras Curry Powder. It's no rocket science and you can easily make it once you grab all the ingredients.

overhead shot of chicken madras with curry leaves

How to make Homemade Madras Curry Powder

Ingredients needed to make Homemade Madras Curry Powder. You can find store-bought Madras Curry Powder in the Internation Aisle of Supermarkets or you can even find it online easily these days.

  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1-inch long Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 pods Green Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
  • 5 whole Dried Red Chilis
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
ingredients for madras curry powder

Just dry roast these spices over low heat until fragrant. Cool them down and then ground them in a high-speed blender or food processor until granulated.

Ingredients needed to make Chicken Madras

  • Chicken
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Turmeric
  • salt & pepper

For the Curry

  • 2 medium-sized Red Onions finely chopped 
  • 5-6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1-inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Jaggery can replace with Sugar
  • 4-5 springs Curry Leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Red chili powder or Paprika
  • salt & pepper

How to make Chicken Madras

Below is a step-by-step guide for this Chicken Madras Recipe. You can find the guided recipe card below. Also, watch the video for a quick visual.

STEP 1: Start with Making the Madras Curry Powder.

If you have Store-Bought Madras Curry Powder, then you can skip this step. You can find Madras Curry Powder in the Internation aisle on really well-stocked grocery stores or just order it online.

dry roast spices

Or, just follow the steps written above to make your own Madras Curry Powder. This will yield a lot of Madras Curry Powder, which you can store and use later as well for any other recipes.

STEP 2: Cook the Chicken

  • Heat Vegetable Oil in a Pan.
  • As the Oil shimmers, add the Chicken Pieces
  • Add Salt, Pepper, Turmeric, and Red Chili Powder (or Paprika)
  • Toss to combine
  • Cover Cook the Chicken over medium-low heat for 10 minutes (toss in between)
cooking chicken

STEP 3: Making the Curry

  • Coming to the most amazing part of this recipe - The Curry.
  • Start by heating some Ghee (Clarified Butter) or Butter in a Pan.
  • As the Butter shimmers add Chopped Onions and cook until the onions turn translucent.
  • Next, add the chopped Ginger and minced Garlic. Saute until fragrant
  • Next, add the spices - Turmeric, Coriander, Cumin, Garam Masala, Red Chili Powder (Paprika), Salt, Pepper, Madras Curry Powder, and Curry Leaves. Toss to combine
cooking onions and spices
  • Now, add the Tamarind Pulp and Chopped Tomatoes. Toss to combine
tamarind pulp added to chicken madras
  • Finally, for sweetness, add Jaggary. If you cannot find Jaggary, use Packed Light Brown Sugar as a replacement
  • Eventually, just toss to combine everything.
chicken and jaggery added to gravy

Step 4: Cover Cook the Curry

  • Finally, add the Chicken Pieces and the Chicken Broth
  • Add some more Fresh Curry Leaves
  • Cover Cook for 30 minutes over medium-low heat

Step 5: Serve

  • Garnish with more Curry Leaves and serve with plain white rice

So, this is how you make Chicken Madras. It's such an easy recipe and is always a popular choice. I like to serve this with Rice. However, you can also, serve this with Naan Bread

I hope you liked this recipe. If you happen to make this recipe, then comment below and rate this recipe. Also, tag me @recipemagik with #recipemagik on Instagram.

chicken madras on a black plate

Chicken Madras

Chicken Madras is a delicious, sweet, and spicy Indian Chicken Curry Recipe. Its made in Southern India and is extremely flavorful. Learn how to make Chicken Madras at home.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
no resting time required: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Anjali

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 lbs Chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • salt & pepper

Madras Curry Powder

  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 pods Green Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Black mustard Seeds
  • 5 whole Dried Red Chilis
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds

For the Curry

  • 2 medium sized Red Onion finely chopped
  • 5-6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Tamarind Pulp
  • 2 medium sized Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Jaggary can replace with Sugar
  • 4-5 springs Curry Leaves
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 Tbsp Red chili powder or Paprika
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth low sodium
  • salt & pepper
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INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat a pan and dry roast all the dry spices required to make the Madras Curry Powder. Cool and Grind all the Ingredients of the Madras Curry Powder together using a high-speed blender or food processor and Keep it aside.
    ingredients for madras curry powder
  • Heat Vegetable Oil in a pot or skillet. As the oil shimmers, add the Chicken Pieces. Add Salt, Pepper, Turmeric and Paprika. Toss to combine. Cover cook for 10 minutes (5 minutes each side). After the Chicken gets cooked, take it out and keep it aside.
    cooking chicken
  • Now, in the same pan, add some ghee/butter. As the Ghee shimmers, add the chopped Onions. Cook onions until it gets translucent for 1-2 minutes over low heat.
    Next, add the chopped ginger and minced garlic. Saute these two until they get fragrant.
    cooking chicken
  • Now, add the spices - Turmeric, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Cumin Powder, Red Chili Powder (or Paprika), Salt & Pepper. Also, add the Madras Curry Powder and Curry Leaves. Toss to combine.
    cooking onions and spices
  • Add the Tamarind Pulp and chopped Tomatoes. Toss to combine. Next, add the Jaggary. Also, throw in the Chicken along with the Chicken Broth. Toss until well combined. Add a few more of Curry Leaves. Cover Cook for 30 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir after every 10-minutes.
    tamarind pulp added to chicken madras
  • Serve Chicken Madras with Rice. Enjoy!
    chicken and jaggery added to gravy

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Madras
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 513mg22%
Potassium 603mg17%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1278IU26%
Vitamin C 64mg78%
Calcium 87mg9%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Bec says

    January 19, 2022 at 12:57 am

    Hi, what is the amount of Madras curry powder used in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      January 19, 2022 at 5:53 am

      it's already mentioned in the recipe card. I've used ½ Teaspoon Madras Curry Powder. You can increase or decrease it if you want.

      Reply
  2. Stuart says

    February 12, 2022 at 11:23 am

    5 stars
    How much chicken broth to add?

    Reply
    • Anjali says

      February 12, 2022 at 1:17 pm

      Sorry, I forgot to write that. You would need about 2 cups of Chicken Broth to cook about 1 lbs of Chicken.

      Reply

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