Many families like to enjoy a curry together, either at home or at their local curry house, and our family is no exception. The kids love a korma, whilst myself and the husband usually like something with a bit more of a kick. Therefore, when I'm cooking a curry at home, I usually make a korma and then add extra spice to ours.
This recipe is really easy to make, and shows that a homemade curry from scratch doesn't have to take as long as you may think. You can also save time when making your next curry by doubling up on the paste and storing it in a jar in the fridge. I like to use coconut milk as it adds a nice flavour, but you can substitute with cream if you like it richer. I also absolutely love mushrooms, and adding them towards the end with the chicken ensures that they stay plump and don't become overcooked. The chicken can be substituted for extra mushrooms or additional vegetables to make a vegetarian version.
Chicken and Mushroom Korma - serves 4
paste
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp caster sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp vegetable oil
curry
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onions, finely sliced
2 tbsp water
400g can coconut milk
500g chicken breast, cut into 2-3cm pieces
500g chestnut mushrooms, quartered
fresh coriander
- mix all the paste ingredients together and set aside
- heat the oil in a large pan and add the onions
- fry over a moderate heat until softened
- stir in the paste and water and continue to fry over a moderate heat until the oil begins to separate from the spices
- stir in the coconut milk and bring slowly to a boil
- stir in the chicken and mushrooms and turn down to a gentle simmer
- cook for an additional 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked throug
- serve with fresh coriander and boiled basmati rice
This recipe was commissioned by the Just Add Mushrooms campaign
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