A feast for the eyes, nose and tastebuds, this recipe is sure to become one of your favourites.
Curry is always a winner when it comes to making a delicious and wholesome family meal. With this almond chicken curry you really can’t go wrong.
Filled with nutrients and an array of spices, you can whip up a batch of this in no time and store any leftovers in the fridge for eating the following day.
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Almond chicken curry
(Serves 2)
Ingredients
- 12 fresh curry leaves
- 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 2 tsp amchur (dried mango) powder
- 15g piece of root ginger (about 1.5cm), grated
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 60g ground almonds
- 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil
- 200g skinless, boneless chicken thighs, sliced
- 400ml boiling water
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 250g ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 160g spinach, roughly chopped
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
- 15g fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp flaked almonds
Method
- Throw all the leaves and spices, ginger, garlic and ground almonds into a dry lidded pan and toast over a medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the ghee or coconut oil and stir for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken and stir to colour and coat in the spices for 2 minutes.
- Add the water, tomato puree and tomatoes and season. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the tomatoes have broken down to a thick sauce.
- Add the spinach for the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Remove and serve scattered with the coriander and flaked almonds.
Recipe taken from Doctor’s Kitchen 3-2-1: 3 Portions of Fruit and Veg, Serving 2 People, Using 1 Pan by Dr Rupy Aujla, published by Harper Thorsons, £16.99.
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