Chicken, sweet potato & coconut curry

Chicken, sweet potato & coconut curry

Serve this mildly spiced curry with rice noodles, basmati rice or chappati breads and introduce your kids to curry

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2 adults and 2 children

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25-35 minutes

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok, stir in the curry paste and fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, sweet potatoes and lentils and stir to coat in the paste, then pour in the stock and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Tip in the peas, bring back to the boil and simmer for a further 4-5 minutes. Season to taste before serving.
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Per serving

291 kcalories, protein 19g, carbohydrate 24.5g, fat 14 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 3.6g, salt 0.57 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2004.

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  • 15 May 2012

    Saraa rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made this last week it was amazing and my husband loved it is a new favourite dish, making it again tonight :)

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  • 24 May 2012

    AlishaElaine rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Yummy!!! I live in Brazil where very few spices are available, however Brazil does have curry! Didn't have sweet potato so I added some sugar to give it that sweet taste. Was similar to chicken tiki masala without all the other flavors. Only made me crave indian food thats why I'm giving it a 4.

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    27 June 2012

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  • 19 August 2012

    Sharmong rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really easy to make and the whole family loved it!

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  • 02 September 2012

    Charlene rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    An easy meal and great for babies too. My 10 month old son loved it. I prefer something with a bit more kick. I don't buy premixed spices so I used a combination of ground cumin, coriander, chili powder and turmeric.

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  • 10 September 2012

    AllieB rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great for children as it is so mild. I added onions, garlic and ginger at the start and later a small can of chick peas and some frozen spinach. I did not add the peas. It was very tasty although far too mild for my liking. I loved the fact that it was packed with vegetables that the children would not normally eat and I will definitely be using chick peas more often in my other curry recipes. I really like the idea of making a soup out of this recipe.

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  • 13 September 2012

    Big Daddy commented on this recipe

    Added more chicken and used hot curry paste , love the sweetness of it delicious yum yum

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  • 20 September 2012

    Joey Corner commented on this recipe

    Love this recipe, has become a firm favourite, I make it with turkey instead of chicken and is just as nice.

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  • 01 October 2012

    Julia rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Used creamed coconut and extra stock instead of coconut milk, but still super tasty!

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  • 07 October 2012

    LaurenF rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made last night for parents anniversary, all enjoyed, made with medium curry paste, but will probably add some chilli next time, was still very mild, would cook veg for a bit longer next time, like my sweet potato bit softer, also added carrots great recipe for doing what you want, want to also add chickpeas but husband doesn't like, but he can pick them out, was enough food for 5 adults so we had plenty left. Will def be making again.

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  • 20 October 2012

    zoprych commented on this recipe

    Love this curry, not spicy at all but still full of flavour and my kids love it too!!!

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  • 16 November 2012

    hCurtis10 commented on this recipe

    Can anyone tell me what curry paste they used? I struggled to find a standard "curry" paste. Ended up buying a tesco finest korma paste since its coconut based anyway. its simmering just now but wanted to know what brands everyone else uses? Thanks!!

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  • 17 November 2012

    VisionInBlue rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Tasty recipe and very easy to do. Fantastic recipe as it is or tweaked with extra veg and more lentils.

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  • 24 November 2012

    BettySpecs commented on this recipe

    Quick, easy and very tasty curry the whole family enjoy .....I love this recipe and even a little 'fussy eater' guest for tea enjoyed it! It must be nice!

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  • 27 December 2012

    Avril rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made double portion for family get-together at Christmas, using the left-over turkey instead of chicken. It was well received by all! I boiled the turkey carcass so had fresh stock. Also added mushrooms, some chilli powder and a jar of spicy mango chutney. Served with boiled rice & naan bread. Very tasty.

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  • 04 January 2013

    lilygirl rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Made this for my family (2 children aged 7 and 14). Went down a storm with the children rating it 5 stars and 4.5 stars. Very quick and easy to make. Served it with basmati rice and homemade chapatis. My husband and I would have preferred more spice, so next time, I'll chop up some fresh chilli and sprinkle it over the top of our servings!

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  • 05 January 2013

    Kerryb rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    Really bland, tasted like chip shop curry. Will no make again

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  • 13 January 2013

    clarkey clarke rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Quick and easy no nonsense meal. Won't avoid but won't rush to make for a while.

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  • 23 January 2013

    cutts rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Nice recipe, great taste. Don't worry will thicken when sweet pots cook through, I added coriander

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  • 23 January 2013

    cutts commented on this recipe

    Nice recipe, great taste. Don't worry will thicken when sweet pots cook through, I added coriander

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2 adults and 2 children

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 25-35 minutes

Mildly spiced

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp mild curry paste
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 medium-sized sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 4 tbsp red split lentils
  • 300ml chicken stock
  • 400ml can coconut milk
  • 175g frozen peas
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Per serving

291 kcalories, protein 19g, carbohydrate 24.5g, fat 14 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 3.6g, salt 0.57 g

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