Chicken And Red Lentil Curry Recipe

Name: Chicken And Red Lentil Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 2 onions, finely sliced; 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 lb chicken breast, cubed; 2 cups chicken stock; 5 ounces dried red lentils; 6 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2 ounces almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
2 onions, finely sliced
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
2 cups chicken stock
5 ounces dried red lentils
6 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 ounces almonds, toasted

1
Heat half of the oil in a large pan and add the onion and pepper. Cook gently for 8-10 mins, until softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger and spices, and cook for 1 - 2 mins more.
2
Add the remaining oil and the chicken, and cook for 2-3 mins until coated in the spice mixture. Stir in the stock and lentils, bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 25 mins, stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
3
Stir in half the yogurt and cover; simmer for a further 5 minutes.
4
Spoon the curry into individual bowls with basmati rice, and top with the remaining yogurt and a sprinkling of almonds.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 2 onions, finely sliced, 1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Red Lentil Curry falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken And Red Lentil Curry

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