You don't have to be a professional chef to be able to cook a good curry. If you are interested in learning how to make Indian chicken curry, follow all the steps here and watch the video to make this traditional Indian entree.

In Britain, "curry" is usually indicative of any spicy dish, be it vegetable or meat based. British colonialists imported tea from China, altering it to suit their tastes and they did the same with the curry they brought back from India.

Indian chicken curry can be made in a variety of ways depending on how much work you want to put into it. You can use pre-mixed spices from the store or you can add each spice individually. Chicken curry can be served with side dishes of rice, bread and salad.http://www.indianfoodsco.com/Recipes/chicken_images/ChickenCurries.htm One serving of Indian chicken curry has about 300 calories and 20 grams of fat depending on the recipe used.http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Indian-Chicken-Curry-II/Detail.aspx

• - A small mixing bowl

• - Large frying pan

• - A knife

• - Cutting board

• - A whisk or a spoon

Gather the following ingredients:

• - 2 skinless chicken breasts
• - 1/2 pint of chicken stock (You can purchase the chicken stock or make your own.)
• - 3 tbsp of olive or sesame seed oil (You can also use clarified butter instead, since it has a high-smoke point, which is good for sauteing onions.)http://www.joyofbaking.com/ClarifiedButter.html
• - 1 1/2 tbsp of yogurt or unsweetened coconut cream.
• - 1 small onion, finely chopped
• - 1 garlic clove, minced
• - 1 freshly chopped chili (or 3/4 of a teaspoon of chili powder)
• - 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
• - 1 teaspoon of paprika
• - 4 pods of cardamom
• - Ginger root, finely grated
• - Chopped coriander (Cilantro leaves are an acceptable substitute)

• NOTE: The ingredients serve approximately three to four people. For different amounts, alter the ingredients proportionately.

1. Add the following spices into your small mixing bowl:
   1. Cumin
   2. Coriander
   3. Fresh chili (or chili powder)http://uktv.co.uk/food/ingredient/aid/504930
   4. Cardamom
   5. Paprika
2. Add a little bit of water to the bowl.
3. Evenly mix the ingredients until they form a fine, even paste.http://www.waitrose.com/recipes/glossarytermpopup.aspx?glossaryid=128&hideVideoLinks=true
4. Add more water if the mixture is too lumpy, but be careful to add it in gradually.

1. Add the oil (or butter) to a large frying pan and place it over medium heat.

2. Add the minced garlic and chopped onions.

3. Saute until the onion is transparent and lightly browned.

4. Pour the chicken stock into the pan.

5. Add the curry paste and stir.

6. Cook until the texture has grown more dense (about 5 minutes).

7. Add the diced chicken breast, making sure to coat it with the curry mixture.

8. Pour in the coconut cream and stir to mix everything evenly.

9. Reduce the heat and cook for approx. 45 minutes.

Curry varies from region to region, and there are all sorts of variations on the theme.http://www.waitrose.com/recipes/glossarytermpopup.aspx?glossaryid=128&hideVideoLinks=true From different curry powders to fruit ingredients, check out some of these inventive alternate recipes:

1. Use a Madras curry base and include sweet potatoes and cauliflower with the chicken to make a hearty, one-dish meal.http://recipe.aol.com/recipe/curried-chicken-with-sweet-potatoes-and-cauliflower/74381http://www.waitrose.com/recipes/glossarytermpopup.aspx?glossaryid=128&hideVideoLinks=true
2. Use the traditional flavor of curry sauce, but use it as a tangy dressing rather than a heavy sauce. Toss it with diced chicken, apples and raisins to make a chicken curry salad.http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001553chicken_curry_salad.php
3. Blend the base for a curry sauce or blend with pineapple to make a sweet, spicy mixture. Glaze it onto brochettes of salmon and serve with basmati rice.http://www.epicurean.com/featured/brochettes-of-smoked-salmon-with-sweet-onions-pineapple-and-curry-glaze-recipe.html
4. Eat your curry on the go by sides of a chicken breast in oil infused with your curry powder. Make a deli-style curry chicken sandwich by coating a sliced croissant with your choice of various chutney.http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chicken-Curry-Croissants/Detail.aspx

• Now you have a way to prepare a popular Indian dish without having to worry about lengthy preparations or hard-to-find ingredients. For an extra traditional touch, try serving your curry with basmati rice, popodoms or hot chapatis.http://www.riceassociation.org.uk/About/varieties.htm#Basmati