This easy kid friendly chicken curry with papaya recipe is a great beginner's curry! Weeknight friendly and easy to make, this mild flavored curry is a great family meal!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: 30 Minute Meal
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4Servings
Calories: 705kcal
Author: Jenni - The Gingered Whisk
Ingredients
Chicken Curry with Papaya -
2TBSPoil
1onionchopped
1tspfenugreek seeds
2TBSPminced garlic
1TBSPminced ginger
1TBSPcumin seeds
1tspturmeric
2tspcoriander
2tspcumin
½tspcardamom
½tsppaprika
1tspsalt
2lbchicken breast
¼cupyogurt
2cupscubed papaya
Fruit Chaat -
1applecubed
1bananasliced
¼cuphalved grapes
1.5cupwatermelon cubes
pomegranate seeds
1cuporange segments
1cuppineapple
½tspblack salt
½lime juice
¼tspchaat masala powder
2tspsugar
mint leaves
Instructions
To make the curry
Divide papaya in half.
Mash one half and leave the other half cubed.
In a medium braiser over medium heat, sautee the onion about 4 minutes, until translucent.
Add in the fenugreek seeds, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cardamom, paprika and salt - cook 10 seconds, stirring constantly, until they are fragrant.
Add in the diced chicken and cook until almost done, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in yogurt and the mashed papaya and cook 2 minutes.
Add in the papaya chunks, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
Serve with rice and naan.
Fruit Chaat -
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and enjoy!
Notes
For the Fruit Chaat - if you are saving any leftovers, make sure to leave off the mint and black salt until you are ready to eat! The black salt will bleed all over the fruit and make it look funny, and the mint becomes overpowering!