Easy weeknight chicken curry with cucumber yoghurt and roti

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4.6

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    356 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Easy weeknight chicken curry with cucumber yoghurt and roti

A deeply aromatic and flavourful chicken curry served with roti and cucumber raita is perfectly suited for fuss-free weeknight cooking.

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Ingredients

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  • 12 pieces chicken of your choice bone in, skin on (drumsticks, thighs and wings work well)
  • 1 large onions finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 5 cm piece fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
  • 2 cans chopped tomatoes / 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons sugar optional
  • 500 ml chicken stock
  • 150 ml cream
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • fresh coriander chopped, to serve
  • warmed roti to serve

for the cucumber yoghurt

  • 1 cup grated cucumber
  • 1 cup Greek yoghurt
  • lemon juice salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large, deep pan over high heat and add a splash of oil to the pan.
  2. Brown the chicken all over then remove and set aside.
  3. Add the onions to the pot and allow to soften for 5 minutes then add the ginger, garlic and spices.
  4. Add another splash of oil if the mixture is too dry and fry for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the chicken back to the pan then pour in the tomatoes, chicken stock and sugar.
  6. Turn the heat down and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. After 15 minutes, add the cream and season to taste then allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle over the chopped coriander and serve with the roti and cucumber yoghurt.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 431mg (18%) Potassium 897mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 770IU (15%) Vitamin C 10.5mg (12%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 431mg 18%
Potassium 897mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 770IU 15%
Vitamin C 10.5mg 12%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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