The Midweek Sun

HEART WARMING CHICKEN CURRY

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Chicken curry is perfect soul food for any season. If you want a tangy and spicy, yet also filling dish, then this is your best. Obviously, restaurant curry is always great as an occasional treat (especially as you don’t have to worry about dirty dishes) but a home-made curry is great as you can prepare it to your personal taste. Find time over the weekend to prepare this delectable dish that will have your friends and family singing you praises because if cooked to perfection, is delicious.

INGREDIENT­S

1. 2 tablespoon­s

2. Extra-virgin olive oil

3. One medium yellow onion, chopped

4. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces

5. Three cloves of garlic, minced

6. One tablespoon of minced ginger

7. One and a half teaspoon of paprika

8. One and a half teaspoon of turmeric

9. One and a half teaspoon of ground coriander

10. One teaspoon of ground cumin

11. A can of crushed tomatoes

*A cup and a half of low-sodium chicken broth

1. Half a cup of heavy cream

2. Kosher salt

3. Freshly ground black pepper

4. One tablespoon of freshly chopped cilantro, for garnish.

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil.Add onion and cook until soft for about five minutes. Add chicken and sear until no pink remains. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant for about a minute.

2. Add the spices and cook until very fragrant, for about one minute.Then add the tomatoes and broth, and bring to a simmer. Slowly stir in the heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until the chicken pieces are cooked through and tender, for about 15 to 20 minutes. *Serve with a side of your choice such as basmati rice or naan bread

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