SLOW COOKER CHICKEN CURRY & GARLIC NAAN

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Add the diced chicken breast to the slow cooker.
  2. 2Add minced garlic to the slow cooker.
  3. 3Add diced onion to the slow cooker.
  4. 4Add sliced red peppers to the slow cooker.
  5. 5Add paprika, chilli powder, cumin, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper and sugar to the slow cooker.
  6. 6Add tomato paste to the slow cooker.
  7. 7Squeeze lemon juice into the slow cooker.
  8. 8Add passata and water to the slow cooker.
  9. 9Close the slow cooker lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
  10. 10For the garlic naan, mix self-raising flour, 0% non-fat Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt together in a bowl.
  11. 11Use a spoon to mix, then use your hands to form a ball of dough.
  12. 12Divide the dough into 4 small equal balls.
  13. 13Flour a surface and roll out the pieces of dough into a naan shape.
  14. 14Spray a pan with oil on medium heat.
  15. 15Add each piece of naan to a pan and fry until bubbles start to form and is golden brown on either side.
  16. 16Microwave the garlic butter for 20 seconds to melt.
  17. 17Remove and add some chopped coriander leaves to the melted garlic butter and mix.
  18. 18Spread the garlic and herb butter over the naan.
  19. 19Once the curry is ready and the sauce has reduced, turn off the heat and mix in the light cream.
  20. 20Cook the rice according to packet instructions.
  21. 21Serve the rice and curry into two portions.
  22. 22Top with a drizzle of cream and coriander leaves (optional).
  23. 23Serve each portion with a piece of garlic naan.

Ingredients

  • 400 g chicken breast, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb sized piece ginger, grated
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 red peppers, sliced
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 500 g passata
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • squeeze lemon juice
  • 100 ml water
  • 100 g self raising flour
  • 110 g 0% non fat Greek yoghurt
  • Pinch salt
  • Oil spray
  • 20 g garlic butter
  • Coriander leaves, chopped
  • 100 ml light cream
  • 200 g uncooked basmati rice
  • Extra light cream, for garnish
  • coriander, for garnish

Equipment

slow cookerchopping boardknifemeasuring spoonmeasuring cupbowlspoonrolling pinpanspatulabrush

Tips

  • No effort is needed with the curry as you throw it all into the slow cooker.
  • The garlic naan is very easy to make with only a few ingredients.