AUTHENTIC AISAN CURRY RECIPE

Today I wanted to share this authentic family recipe. This is great if you want an authentic (and healthier) curry without having to order a takeaway.  The level of spiciness can be amended to taste and this is also a great option if you like to meal-prep in advance as it still tastes amazing after having been kept in the fridge for a couple of days. 

Ingredients 

• 500g chicken breast (also works with thighs if you prefer)
• Olive oil 
• 1 large white onion 
• Turmeric
• Cumin seeds
• Salt & pepper
• Garam and/or chicken masala 
• Cardamon pods (optional) 
• Garlic and ginger paste (or fresh garlic and ginger)
• 1 can of chopped tomatoes 
• Chillis or chilli flakes 
• Fresh coriander
• Rice   

Method

1. Heat up the olive oil and fry the copped onion until golden.
2. Add the turmeric (3/4 tsps), cumin seeds(1/2 tsps), salt (3/4 tsps) and garlic and ginger paste (1 tsp).
3. Mix for like 3 mins until you can smell the aromas from the spices (add some water if it starts to stick)
4. Add the can of copped tomatoes.
5. Wait for around 3 minutes and add the chopped chicken breast on a high heat. 
6. Sprinkle on the garam masala (3/4 tsps) and continue to cook for around 15 minutes. 
7. Add fresh chopped green chilies or flakes to taste and fresh chopped coriander.
8. Cover on low heat for 10/15 mins and stir every 5 mins
9. Then add some more coriander for garnish 

(If you want a thicker curry, turn up heat and mix for a couple of minutes until it reaches the desired consistency).