One-pot Indian spiced Bell Pepper Chicken Curry is made with cumin seeds, turmeric, slow roasted tomatoes and onions, non-spicy peppers, and green onions. It is delicious! A recipe that needs to be on repeat and pairs well with bread at large gatherings similar to pav bhaji. It is a clean-eating and refreshing chicken curry dish that is perfect for meal prepping and your flavor-loving tastebuds. Accidentally buy ground chicken instead? Give my Indian Chicken Kheema Recipe a try! Chicken Jalfrezi, a Bell Pepper Chicken Curry

Why You’ll Love it!

This is a classic Curry Mommy Recipe! One that needs to be on repeat because it’s healthy and flavorful.

Ingredients

Bell Peppers (green + any other colors you love)Green OnionsChicken Breast, cut into small piecesCumin SeedsTurmericGaram MasalaChopped Fresh TomatoesDiced Fresh OnionsGarlicGingerSaltOilWater

Instructions

  1. In a pot heat some oil and add cumin seeds. Cook the chicken with garam masala and salt.
  2. Remove the chicken and set it aside in a bowl. In the same pot cook the onions, tomatoes, and spices. Then add the chicken back into the pot.
  3. Lower the heat and spread the bell peppers and green onions on top in an even layer. Close the lid and let it cook until al dente. Mix well If there is too much water/gravy then be sure to burn it off since this is supposed to be more of a thick gravy. Add a generous amount of cilantro and serve with rice or bread.

Substitutions

Chicken - Use paneer or tofu Bell Peppers- No substitutions-sorry folks!Fresh Tomato- Use canned petite diced tomatoes (12oz for every 1 large tomato)

Variations

Vegetarian - use etra firm tofu or paneerSpicy - Add chopped jalapenos instead of some bell peppersKid Friendly - eliminate chili powder and use very little garam masala, red chili powder, garlic, and ginger.

Pair it with…

My favorite sides include white bread, siete tortillas for a healthier option, white rice, naan, or masala rice. I also add a tomato onion salad for extra crunch on the side that is mixed with salt and red chili powder.

My Top Tips

Make the recipe using very little water to get a thick gravyUse more green bell peppers than any other colorBeefsteak tomatoes are best for curry recipes

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History of this Bell Pepper Chicken Curry Recipe

The first time I had this dish was when I was about 9 years old. My father introduced it to my brother and I even though he disliked bell peppers. He didn’t make it much, but when he did I remember devouring it with some white bread and rice. It was so comforting! I still recall the moments when we sat at the table and enjoyed this together. Just father and daughter and a homemade chicken curry!

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