Hot Chicken Curry

Serves : 4

Ingredients :

30 ml/2 tbsp corn oil

1.5 ml/0.25 tsp fenugreek seeds

1.5 ml/0.25 tsp onion seeds

2 onions, chopped

2.5 ml/0.5 tsp chopped garlic

2.5 ml/0.5 tsp chopped fresh root ginger

5 ml/1 tsp coriander

5 ml/1 tsp chilli powder

5 ml/1 tsp salt

400g/14 oz can tomatoes

30 ml/2 tbsp lemon juice

350g/12 oz/2.5 cups cubed chicken

30 ml/2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro)

3 green chillies, chopped

0.5 red (bell) pepper, cut into chunks

0.5 green (bell) pepper, cut into chunks

fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish

Preparation :

  1. In a medium size pan, heat the oil and fry the fenugreek and onion seeds until they turn a shade darker. Add the chopped onions, garlic and ginger, and fry for about 5 minutes, or until the onions turn golden brown. Reduce the heat to very low
  2. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix together the ground coriander, chilli powder, salt, tomatoes and lemon juice
  3. Pour this mixture into the pan with the onions and increase the heat to medium. Stir fry for about 3 minutes
  4. Add the cubed chicken and stir fry for 5-7 minutes
  5. Add the coriander, chillies and peppers. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander sprig

Cooking Tip :

For a milder version of this delicious curry, omit some or all of the green chillies

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