Cumin-scented chicken curry

Cumin-scented chicken curry

This curry improves if you make it ahead, it gives the flavours time to mingle

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 40-50 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Pull the skin off the chicken using kitchen paper to get a good grip. Set the chicken aside. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat - a wok is great for this. Fry the cumin seeds for just a few secs until they give off a lovely nutty aroma, then tip in the onions and turn the heat down low. Cook with the lid on until the onions are soft and squidgy, but not yet starting to colour - 10 mins.
  2. Scatter in the ginger, garlic and chillies and fry for a minute or so, then sprinkle in the turmeric, garam masala and paprika. Stir in the chicken and peppers and continue frying for about 10 mins until the spice mixture clings to the chicken and the onions turn russet brown. Add a splash of water if they start to catch on the bottom of the pan.
  3. Stir the tomato purée into the yogurt, turn down the heat a fraction and swirl the yogurt into the pan followed by 125ml/4fl oz cold water. Bring to a simmer and cook gently without a lid for about 30-35 mins until the chicken is tender, stirring in a little more water if the sauce becomes dry - it should thicken and take on a warm reddish tinge. Add salt if you want to. (Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.) Reheat in a covered casserole in the oven at 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 for 20-30 mins or until bubbling (you may need to stir in a splash of water if the sauce is too thick). Scatter over coriander before serving.

Per serving

810 kcalories, protein 60.0g, carbohydrate 11.0g, fat 59.0 g, saturated fat 16.0g, fibre 2.0g, salt 0.76 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2004.

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  • 28 June 2008

    Robyn rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Easy! Rewarding and smells amazing. Colourful and tasty... just... far tooo hot for most people, i will use just ONE mostly deseeded chilli next time to save mouths lol. I like hot curries but some of my guests were a bit timid. Went well with cauliflower, egg and potatoe curry! Will probably try again.

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  • 09 July 2008

    jamiemaco rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    loved this curry, will definitely make again!!

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    09 July 2008

    fay rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Easy to make, tasty curry. I added some mushrooms and spinach.

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  • 11 July 2008

    Jean rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Nice and tasty enough, not got the wow factor, good for an easy mid week supper. not good enough for entertaining for me. Used chicken breast and cooked ahead.

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  • 19 July 2008

    demilolapoppy+twins rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this tonight for myself hubby and four of my children (11, 10,10 and 4) and it was a great sucsess. I added a can of chick peas which was nice and served it with an extra dolop of yoghurt for the kiddie's will definatly make it again!!!

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    21 July 2008

    %% rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Good fast curry!

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  • 06 September 2008

    dancercro rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    The best recipe for curry I ever came across and so easy!!

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  • 25 September 2008

    sues cafe rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Another family favorite, loved it.

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  • 28 September 2008

    Jackie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I've been making this curry for some years, I first found it in a Good Food Magazine, as Friday night curry. It is really good and great for entertaining as the flavour improves when made in advance.

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  • Binder photo Jo

    03 October 2008

    Jo rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious! Have made with both thigh and breast meat and works much better with thigh.

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  • 11 October 2008

    jules commented on this recipe

    wow !!!! fantastic curry Lovely flavours all the family loved it. Its very easy to make, great flavours. I will be making it again... very soon!!

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  • 23 October 2008

    Lynn rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    I thought this recipe was bland and tasteless, massive disappointment!

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    25 October 2008

    Zoe rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    Quite bland and very dry

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  • 07 November 2008

    Georgina rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was my first "real" curry I have made following the recipe exactly. We had some serious curry buffs for a buffet and they all raved about how good it was. It does take time to make but very satisfying as well.

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  • 19 November 2008

    moey rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    a wonderful tasting curry although i must admit i was disapointed with the meat not quite cooked through so next time i will definatley make it using breast meat.

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  • 02 December 2008

    Nicola rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Loved this curried chicken with a twist and have been asked to make it again for this weekend. Served with potato wedges, delicious.

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  • 03 February 2009

    The Brownie Box rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Beautiful flavours and wonderful aromas! Try peshwari naan, gorgeous!

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  • 10 February 2009

    Food Fanantic commented on this recipe

    Excellent!!

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  • 11 February 2009

    flubbles1982 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I made this last night and I thought it tasted great. Although the cooking times weren't great, I used chicken drumsticks and a couple of them were still bloody and raw in the middle so finished them off in the oven and then added them to the sauce. I think it would be better off to simmer with the lid-on as this keeps in heat and stops the liquid from reducing so much.

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    22 February 2009

    kbl rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Excellent. Used boneless thighs and put 1/2 in freezer for later. Re-heats v. well. although needed a little more liquid after re-heating in the oven.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 40-50 mins

Freezable

Perfect start to the weekend

Ingredients

  • 12 large chicken thighs , bone in
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 medium onions , sliced
  • 3cm piece of fresh root ginger , peeled and shredded
  • 3 fat garlic cloves , shredded
  • 3 plump green chillies , halved lengthways (leave in some or all of the seeds if you like a hot curry)
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 large peppers , one red and one yellow or orange, seeded and cut into rough chunks
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 250ml tub natural yogurt
  • 3 tbsp chopped coriander , to serve
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Per serving

810 kcalories, protein 60.0g, carbohydrate 11.0g, fat 59.0 g, saturated fat 16.0g, fibre 2.0g, salt 0.76 g

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