Chicken or Tofu Curry OAMC Vegetarian Recipe

Name: Chicken or Tofu Curry OAMC Vegetarian
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large chicken thighs, skinned or 4 (12 ounce) boxes firm tofu; 2 lemons, juice only; 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (optional); 3 tablespoons oil; 2 inches piece ginger, peeled and grated; 2 chopped onions; 1 crushed garlic clove; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons coriander; 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 fresh green chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 10 ounces boiling water; 2 teaspoons garam masala

Servings: persons

8 large chicken thighs, skinned or 4 (12 ounce) boxes firm tofu
2 lemons, juice only
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (optional)
3 tablespoons oil
2 inches piece ginger, peeled and grated
2 chopped onions
1 crushed garlic clove
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
2 fresh green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
10 ounces boiling water
2 teaspoons garam masala

1
Put chicken or tofu in large bowl.
2
Squeeze lemon juice all over.
3
Mix chili powder, pepper and salt.
4
Sprinkle over chicken/tofu.
5
Cover bowl and chill for 2 hours or more.
6
If using tofu, I usually let it go for a lot longer and stir or turn the tofu.
7
Heat oil and fry ginger, onion and garlic 3 minutes until soft.
8
Add cumin, coriander and turmeric.
9
Stir and cook 2 minutes.
10
Add chiles to pan with chicken/tofu and marinade, bay leaves, water and garam masala.
11
Bring to boil and simmer 50 minutes until chicken is tender (this does not apply to tofu.
12
You have to eyeball it.
13
Check after 15 minutes and taste to see.
14
It might go the whole time, depending on your tastes).
15
Remove bay leaves and cut meat from bones.
16
Return meat to pan.
17
Cool.
18
Divide among four foil trays, seal and label.
19
Use within 3 months.
20
Reheat from frozen, covered, gas mark 6, 200C , 400F.

1217

kcal

Calories

102

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large chicken thighs, skinned or 4 (12 ounce) boxes firm tofu, 2 lemons, juice only, 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder, 2 teaspoons black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken or Tofu Curry OAMC Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken or Tofu Curry OAMC Vegetarian

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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