Uma's Chicken Curry

Ingredients

MARINADE:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped
2 garlic clove, chopped
1 tsp mild chilli powder (optional)
1 tbsp. tandoori spice blend
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp. oil (sunflower/canola/veg)-do not use olive oil in Indian cooking

CURRY:
2 tbsp. oil
1 onion chopped (optional)
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. tomato paste
1 cup crushed tomato
Garlic -2 cloves crushed
½ green chilli finely chopped
8 oz. heavy cream or whipped yoghurt


 

Method

1. Put the chicken, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, tandoori spice blend, lime juice and 1 tbsp of oil in a bowl. Stir, and set aside. Marinate for 4 hours.
2. Heat a large shallow pan. Tip in the chicken and marinade and fry for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion until translucent. Add the turmeric and tomato paste and stir fry for 1 minute.
4. Lower the heat, pour in crushed tomato and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the chicken and simmer until the meat is succulent. Season and stir in the heavy cream.

Sprinkle with coriander and serve with flat bread.