I love a curry made using coconut milk, it helps to balance the heat from the chilli and a great way to introduce children to curries. I have used fresh turmeric, as it has so many health benefits and the colour is divine, but dried is fine and is still loaded with goodness.
The recipe
Chicken Lentil & Turmeric Curry
- Serves 4-6
Ingredients
Method
Sauté the onions in oil until golden in colour. Add the garlic, chilli, turmeric and ginger. Season and stir. Now add the whole chicken thighs, all of the spices and the lime juice. Stir to coat the chicken with the spices on a low heat for 5 minutes. Next add the red pepper, mushrooms and lentils. Pour in the coconut milk, return to the simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Serve with basmati rice and fresh coriander.
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Sauté the onions in oil until golden in colour. Add the garlic, chilli, turmeric and ginger. Season and stir. Now add the whole chicken thighs, all of the spices and the lime juice. Stir to coat the chicken with the spices on a low heat for 5 minutes. Next add the red pepper, mushrooms and lentils. Pour in the coconut milk, return to the simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Serve with basmati rice and fresh coriander.