Chicken Curry
Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall
I love a curry.
I mean, I REALLY LOVE A CURRY.
Last week, together with some very dear friends, we met post-work to eat here: https://www.punjab.co.uk/our-history
One of the best places to sample proper North Indian cuisine in London.
Some opted for this bit of theatre - menu description: 'Chicken tikka special .. Chicken Tikka, served flaming at your table with a shot of brandy, we are notoriously known for this historic flambé dish.' ..
You can't beat a bit of drama at the table & it did not disappoint taste wise.
For me, well, I was tucking into this: Pahalwan amar's mint chicken - again, from the menu: 'Yes, you too can have a body like Amar, our family Pahalwan (wrestler), just eat plenty of this delicious mint dish, avoid strong drink, and stand on your head for at least three minutes a day.' ..
You understand why this place is much cherished by wrestlers & the rest of us.
Later in the week & at home there was some leftover roasted chicken to use.
It's curry time once more .. as The Carpenters sang in times past I believe.
It's quick, too, your chuck is already cooked.
Photo © Anne-Marie Minhall
2 Onions chopped
2 Chillies sliced
2 Garlic Cloves thinly sliced
Fresh Ginger thumb size peeled and sliced
Leftover Roast Chicken sliced
2 handfuls of Cherry Tomatoes halved
1tsp Chilli Flakes
1tsp Cumin Seeds
1/2 tsp Turmeric
Small Pot Natural Yoghurt
3 tbsps Crème Fraîche
Parsley or Coriander chopped for garnish
Lemon ditto
Get a frying pan onto a medium heat & put some oil in
Add the onions, chillies, garlic & ginger to sweat down gently for about 15 minutes
The halved tomatoes go in, seeds & all & stir
There was some wonderful chickeny jelly left in the roasting pan which I then introduced to the pan before putting the leftover meat in
If you feel it's a little dry, just top up with a little water
Time now for the chilli flakes, cumin and turmeric
Let everything simmer away for 20 or 30 minutes before the mixing in the yoghurt & the crème fraîche
Herbage of choice, some lemon slices & juice to finish
Rice to serve
Only a spoon & your appetite required.
AMM
