Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry Recipe
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian

Recipe By Slurrp

Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish from Eritrea. This traditional East African curry is made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich and spicy tomato-based sauce. The combination of spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika gives this curry its distinctive taste. Serve it with injera, a traditional Eritrean flatbread, for an authentic experience.

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1hr 20minstotal

15minsPrep

1hr 5minsCook

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Ingredients For Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry Recipe

500 gram Chicken Pieces
2 tablespoon Oil
1 Onion, Finely Chopped
3 cloves Cloves Of Garlic, Minced
1 inch Ginger, Grated
2 Green Chilies, Finely Chopped
2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Water
as per your need Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish

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Directions : Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Heat oil in a large pan and sauté onions until golden brown.
STEP 2.Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies and cook for another minute.
STEP 3.Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
STEP 4.Stir in tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and salt.
STEP 5.Pour in water and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
STEP 6.Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with injera or rice.

Cooking Tips

For extra heat, add more green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Marinating the chicken in yogurt or lemon juice before cooking can make it more tender.
Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.

Storage and Serving

Leftover curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat the curry on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Serve the Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry with injera, rice, or naan bread.

Nutrition
value

713

calories per serving

45 g Fat56 g Protein19 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

45 g Fat
56 g Protein
19 g Carbs
9 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
19 g
Protein
56 g
Fiber
9 g

Fats

Fat
45 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
139 mg
Iron
7 mg
Vitamin A
2228 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
17 mg
Vitamin B6
1 mg
Vitamin B9
122 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
86 mg
Vitamin E
5 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
152 mg
Manganese
3 mg
Phosphorus
650 mg
Selenium
69 mcg
Zinc
5 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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