Best Chicken And Vegetable Curry Indian Recipes

CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE CURRY (INDIAN)

Steps:

• heat 3 tbs oil over medium heat in a deep skillet or dutch oven (i like using an enameled cast iron dutch).
• add onion, cook about 8 minutes until soft and gold.
• add garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper. reduce to low 3 minutes.
• add salt and spices, cook 3 minutes stirring
• add tomato paste, tomatoes, bay leaves and coconut milk.
• bring to a simmer over medium, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• in the meantime heat 2 tbs of oil in a skillet over med-high heat and cook the eggplant until it softens a bit and turns brown, 8 minutes. set aside.
• add zucchini to the tomato mixture, simmer 3 minutes.
• add chicken and cook through, about 10 minutes.
• add eggplant, stir and serve.

QUICK CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE INDIAN CURRY

Steps:

• In large deep non-stick saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and stir-fry 2-3 minutes and then add mushrooms and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Stir in garlic, 3 tbsp (45 mL) curry paste and cinnamon; then add quartered chicken thighs and stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes with juice; cover and reduce heat to medium-low and cook about 10 minutes. Taste and stir in more curry if desired.
• Add broccoli or cauliflower and lentils; bring to boil, cover and cook about 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is crisp -tender.
• Stir in cilantro and serve topped with a dollop of yogurt. Accompany it with naan bread or basmati rice.
• TIPS:.
• Any leftovers can be reheated and rolled up in a warm roti or whole wheat tortilla.
• Fresh coriander, used in Indian cooking is the same herb as cilantro, which is the Latin American name for it.
• To preserve the bright green colour of the broccoli you could microwave or steam on the stove separately and then stir into the curry at the end of cooking time.
• More delicious recipe ideas are available online at www.mushrooms.ca.