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Chicken Curries Indian Main course

Dean’s sweet and sour curry

Serves 4 Cooking time 30 mins Ingredients 3 tbsp Tomato puree 2 tbsp Greek yogurt 1-2 tsp Garam masala 1 tsp Chilli powder 1 Garlic clove, crushed 2 tbsp Mango chutney 1 tsp Salt Half a tsp sugar (optional) 4 tbsp Corn oil 675g Chicken, skinned, boned and cubed 150ml Water 2 Fresh green chillies, […]

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Curries Indian Lamb Main course Rice

Spiced lamb and coconut pilaf

Serves 4 Cooking time 20 mins Ingredients A little groundnut oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp grated ginger 500g minced lamb 350g basmati rice 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground cumin Half tsp turmeric Quarter tsp fenugreek Quarter tsp hot chilli powder 300ml chicken stock 400g tin coconut milk 140g […]

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Asian recipes Indian Starters Vegetarian

Sweet potato pakora

Ok so it’s still deep fried bt at least sweet potato is healthy.  This recipe will probably serve about 4 people as a starter or wee snack! Serve with salad and a wedge of lime or maybe a yogurt, cucumber and mint dip.

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Mango chicken curry

Serves 4 Cooking time 30 mins Ingredients Groundnut oil a few curry leaves (dried or fresh) 3 cardamom pods, bashed 2 bay leaves half tsp cumin seeds 4cm piece cinnamon stick 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 green chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp ground coriander half […]

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Indian Soups Vegetarian

Spiced chickpea and vegetable soup

Method: A warming and heathy soup, great for lunch. In a large pan, gently fry the onion in some oil for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until soft and starting to caramelise. Add the garlic, ginger and spices and fry for a further 5 minutes. Next, add the stock and vegetables along with some salt […]

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Beef Curries Indian Main course

Beef madras

This is a classic Indian recipe using beef but you could also make it with lamb. In a small bowl put the coriander, cumin, mustard seeds, pepperorns, chilli powder, turmeric, salt, garlic and ginger. add the vinegar and mix to a smooth paste. Heat a couple of tbsp of oil in a casserole pan, add […]

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Cumin chicken in a thick tomato gravy

Dry roast 2 tsp of the cumin seeds until dark brown. Set aside.  Heat oil in a pan, add remaining cumin seeds. When they begin to crackle, add the onions and fry until soft. Add chicken and brown. Add garlic and ginger and fry for 3-4 mins. Add tomatoes, turmeric, chilli, salt, garam masala and […]

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Chicken Curries Fish Indian Main course

Friday night chicken and prawn curry

Heat a wok and add 2 tbsp groundnut oil. Fry the onions over a medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly caramelised. Add the ginger garlic and chilli and fry off for a few minutes. Next add the spices and allow them to fry off before adding a pinch of salt. Add the […]

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Chicken Curries Indian Main course

Indian butter chicken

Mix all marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat them in the marinade. Cover and leave in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight if possible. Melt the butter in a large frying pan. When it starts foaming add the passata. Allow to bubble away, stirring […]

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Chicken Curries Indian Main course

Kali Murch Murg

Heat the oil in a wok or large pan and add the bay leaf, cloves and pepper.  Fry briefly, stirring then add ginger and garlic.  After 30 secs add chicken and mix well. Add turmeric, chilli and salt. Allow chicken to cook through in own juices (10-12mins) with the lid on.  Stir in yogurt, heat […]

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Chicken Curries Indian Main course

Sam’s Sunday Curry

Fry onion, garlic, ginger, chilli, cardamom pods and cumin seeds in a little oil until soft and slightly coloured. Make a paste with the vinegar, turmeric, coriander, cumin, fenugreek and salt. Add to the pan and fry off for a few minutes. Add tomatoes and mix well. Bring to the boil and add chicken and […]

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Chicken Curries Indian Main course

Spice box chicken

This is a really tasty Indian recipe which makes a fresh and fragrant curry. Roughly chop chillies and place in a food processor. Do the same with the garlic and ginger. Whizz together.  Add the coriander leaves (keep some for the garnish) then tip in the yogurt and whizz again until it is a puree.  […]

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Chicken Curries Indian Main course

Spicy Chicken Korma

Fry the onion in 1 tbsp groundnut oil slowly over a gentle heat, stirring occasionally until soft and starting to colour. Add a pinch of salt then add the ginger, garlic and chilli. Continue to fry, stirring, for another 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, using a pestle and mortar, bash the cardamoms to split them open. Discard […]

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Chicken Curries Indian Main course

Chicken dopiaza

Chicken dopiaza is a classic Indian curry and translates as double onions.  The key to this curry is to cook the onions for a long time slowly until they are golden brown; that way the will give curry a sweet nutty flavour.

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Chicken Curries Fish Indian Main course

Chicken and prawn curry

Ingredients: 200g Chicken breast cut into thin slices 200g Raw prawns, peeled 1 400ml Tin coconut milk 1 level dessertspoon Paprika 1/2 tsp Turmeric 3 Large cloves garlic, crushed 2.5cm Piece of ginger, grated 1 level tbsp Coriander seeds 1 level tsp Cumin seeds Red or green chilli, chopped 1 level tbsp Tamarind paste (or […]