Easy chicken curry Recipe

Name: Easy chicken curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 tsp coriander seed; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 half teaspoon salt; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 lemon; 2 clove garlic; 1 thumb size fresh ginger; 1 green chilli; 2 red chillis; 1 handful fresh coriander; 4 skinless and boneless chicken thighs; 1 handful red lentils; 1 half tin coconut milk; 1 olive / sunflower oil; 1 chopped onion

Servings: persons

1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp coriander seed
1 tsp black pepper
1 half teaspoon salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
1 lemon
2 clove garlic
1 thumb size fresh ginger
1 green chilli
2 red chillis
1 handful fresh coriander
4 skinless and boneless chicken thighs
1 handful red lentils
1 half tin coconut milk
1 olive / sunflower oil
1 chopped onion

1
place garlic cloves, fresh ginger, chillis, slug of oil, zest of lemon and half lemon juice in a bowl and blend with hand held blender or similar
2
Add all dry spices (except cumin and coriander seed).
3
Mix well.
4
This is the basic curry paste and can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.
5
Heat a large frying pan and toast the cumin and coriander seed.
6
Add the curry paste, a slug of oil and the chopped onion.
7
Simmer for 5 minutes.
8
dice the chicken and add it to the pan.
9
Cook for further 5 minutes untill chicken sealed on all sides.
10
Add 1 pint of water and the lentils.
11
Simmer for 30-45 minutes with occasional stirring.
12
Add the coconut milk and stir it in, add the fresh coriander at the last minute, leaving some for garnish at the time of serving.

420

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp cumin seed, 1 tsp coriander seed, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 half teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Easy chicken 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.

Easy chicken curry

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