Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add yogurt, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, a squeeze of lemon, and salt to the chicken breast.
- 2Mix well and leave the chicken to marinate.
- 3Heat oil in a pan.
- 4Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook slightly under.
- 5In a separate pan, add sliced onions, garlic, and ginger.
- 6Once the onions are soft, add salt, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and chilli powder.
- 7Fry the tomato paste in the mixture.
- 8Add tinned tomatoes and water to the pan.
- 9Cover and cook to thicken up the curry base.
- 10Blend the curry base to your desired texture using an immersion blender.
- 11Add water to loosen up the curry base to your desired consistency.
- 12Add the cooked chicken back into the curry base.
- 13Add garam masala.
- 14Add butter.
- 15Pour in double cream and stir well.
- 16Garnish with cream and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- squeeze lemon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- oil
- 1.5 large onions
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 0.5 tsp cumin powder
- 0.5 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g tinned tomatoes
- water
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 100 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- fresh coriander
Equipment
bowlpanwooden spatulaimmersion blenderlid
Tips
- Leave chicken to marinate for enhanced flavor.
- Cook chicken slightly under as it will cook further in the curry.
- Blend the curry base to your desired texture.
- Add water to loosen up the curry base if it's too thick.
- Garnish with cream and fresh coriander for presentation and added flavor.
- Serve with naan bread for a complete meal.
- This recipe is boneless and can be suitable for Ramadan if adhering to dietary guidelines after fasting hours.
- It is an easy recipe to follow, suitable for home cooking and Indian cuisine enthusiasts.
- You can adjust the level of chili powder according to your spice preference.
- Using organic tinned tomatoes can enhance the natural flavor of the curry base.
- The addition of butter at the end contributes to the creamy texture and richness of the dish.
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