Ingredients

• 1 tbsp groundnut oil
• small knob of butter
• 2 diced chicken breasts
• 1 sliced onion
• 3 crushed cloves garlic
• 2ood tsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• tin chopped tomatoes
• 3 chillies (de-seeded)
• salt
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander
• juice of 1/2 lime

Method

Heat the oil and butter in a wok or heavy pan and saute the onion over a moderate heat for 30 minutes, or until the onion is golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic and continue to fry for 1 minute, followed by the coriander powder. Stir to combine and then add the turmeric, curry powder, cumin seeds and paprika. Stir to combine and continue to fry for a further 1-2 minutes before adding the chopped tomatoes, chopped chillies and half of the fresh coriander. Cook out for 15 minutes on a gentle simmer.

To the basic curry sauce, add salt to taste, and then add the chicken along with a quarter pint of water. Cover, and simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Stir in the lime juice and add the remaining fresh coriander.

Serves 3-4 with steamed or boiled rice, and a vegetable side dish.

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