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Slow-cooker south Indian chicken curry recipe
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This slow-cooker curry recipe is packed with chicken, south Indian spices and coconut milk. The chicken thighs take on all the vibrant flavours and are beautifully tender, thanks to the slow-cooking, and the curry sauce is wonderfully fragrant. See method
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2½ cm piece ginger, peeled and grated
- 300g ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 1 tbsp dried curry leaves
- 8 chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed
- 100ml coconut milk
- small handful coriander leaves
- chapattis, to serve
Each serving contains
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Energy
1520kj
364kcal
18%
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Fat
24g
34%
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Saturates
9g
44%
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Sugars
6g
7%
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Salt
0.8g
14%
of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 8g
Protein 31.4g
Fibre 3.3g
Method
- Put the oil, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, spices, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, curry leaves and chicken into the slow-cooker. Season and stir well. Put the lid on and cook on high for 3½ hrs.
- Remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk. Cook on high for another 30 mins. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with coriander. Serve with warm chapattis.
Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Cook as instructed and allow to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat and serve, place on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the dish is heated through.
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