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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Heat a large, deep pan over high heat and add a splash of oil to the pan.
- Brown the chicken all over then remove and set aside.
- Add the onions to the pot and allow to soften for 5 minutes then add the ginger, garlic and spices.
- Add another splash of oil if the mixture is too dry and fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken back to the pan then pour in the tomatoes, chicken stock and sugar.
- Turn the heat down and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- After 15 minutes, add the cream and season to taste then allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle over the chopped coriander and serve with the roti and cucumber yoghurt.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.