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Easy weeknight chicken curry with cucumber yoghurt and roti
A deeply aromatic and flavourful chicken curry served with roti and cucumber raita is perfectly suited for fuss-free weeknight cooking.
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
Indian
Keyword
chicken curry, Chicken curry recipe, Indian chicken curry
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
Calories
356
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
12
pieces
chicken of your choice
bone in, skin on (drumsticks, thighs and wings work well)
1
large onions
finely chopped
4
cloves
garlic
finely chopped
5
cm
piece fresh ginger
grated
2
tablespoons
Garam Masala
1
teaspoon
paprika
1/2
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1
teaspoon
chilli flakes
2
cans chopped tomatoes / 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
2
teaspoons
sugar
optional
500
ml
chicken stock
150
ml
cream
salt & pepper to taste
fresh coriander
chopped, to serve
warmed roti
to serve
for the cucumber yoghurt
1
cup
grated cucumber
1
cup
Greek yoghurt
lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat a large, deep pan over high heat and add a splash of oil to the pan.
Brown the chicken all over then remove and set aside.
Add the onions to the pot and allow to soften for 5 minutes then add the ginger, garlic and spices.
Add another splash of oil if the mixture is too dry and fry for 30 seconds.
Add the chicken back to the pan then pour in the tomatoes, chicken stock and sugar.
Turn the heat down and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
After 15 minutes, add the cream and season to taste then allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Sprinkle over the chopped coriander and serve with the roti and cucumber yoghurt.
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Nutrition
Calories:
356
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
11
g
|
Protein:
41
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
144
mg
|
Sodium:
431
mg
|
Potassium:
897
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
770
IU
|
Vitamin C:
10.5
mg
|
Calcium:
78
mg
|
Iron:
1.6
mg