I'm in need of help. I want to make a chicken curry, which leaves me

[DS1]

with plenty of sauce to slather all over my basmati rice. Doesn't have to be particularly spicy, but little bits of stuff in it (the sauce) is nice.

Any recipes that you culinary gods and godesses can share? O8)

[Floogeldy]

1. foodtv.com

You can search the recipes there and usually come up with a bunch of different ones. Maybe there will be some there that you like.

[opiate69]

2. OK.. here goes....

Ingredients:
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp corn oil (or olive/vegetable.. etc)
21/2-3 lbs chicken, skinned and cut into 8 pieces
1 med. onion chopped
1 tsp garlic pulp (or minced garlic from a jar)
1/2 tsp crushed black peppercorns
1/2 tsp crushed cardamom pods
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
2/3 cup plain (natural) yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp saffron strands
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup single (light) cream
cilantro for garnish


1. Preheat oven to 350. Melt the butter & oil in deep round bottom frying pan. Add chicken pieces and fry lightly until browned. Remove chicken.

2. Add the onion to the same pan and fry over med. heat. Meanwhile, mix the garlic, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, chili powder, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and saffron in a mixing bowl.

3. When onions are lightly browned, pour the spice mixture into the pan and stir-fry about 1 minute.

4. Add the chicken back into the pan and continue to stir-fry for a further 2 minutes. Add the water and bring to a simmer.

5. Transfer the contents of the pan to a casserole dish and cover.* Cook in oven for 30-35 minutes.

6 Once you are sure the chicken is cooked through, remove from oven and transfer back to frying pan and stir in the cream.

7. Reheat gently for about 2 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

*In India, this dish is made in a "karahi".. a large, all metal wok-like pan which can be used on the stove, or in the oven.

Or another easier one.. Brown some boneless chicken pieces in frying pan.. add any veggies you like.. pour in in 1 jar alfredo sauce and 1-2 tbsp of Pataks (or any other commercially available) Madras Curry Paste. Stir and heat through.

[DS1]

3. awesome!

thanks!

[opiate69]

4. My pleasure!

And believe me, once those spices hit the pan and start filling the house with that aroma, you'll think you've died and gone to heaven... enjoy!

[Mr. McD]

5. Chicken Curry North Indian Style

Chicken Curry North Indian Style

1 pound chicken pieces.
8 ounces plain yogurt
2 medium onions very finely chopped
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves
1 tsp. mustard seed
4 pods cardamom
½ tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. chili powder
1 piece ginger -- (1 inch)
8 cloves garlic
½ tsp. coriander seeds
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. ground pepper

Remove skin from the chicken and then salt and pepper it. Sprinkle with
chili powder. Add yogurt and mix well until the chicken is covered
liberally with yogurt. Use your hands. Set aside for 1 hour before
cooking. If kept in the refrigerator, set aside for at least 4 hours.

Put the ginger and garlic in a food processor or blender add enough water
to form a paste.

Heat oil in a large heavy pan. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds,
cloves, cardamom, and coriander seeds and fry for 30 seconds. Add the
onion and fry until the onion beings to turn brown, lower heat to medium.
Add the ginger and garlic paste and fry for 4-6 minutes. Add Garam
Masala, and the cumin powder.

Brush excess yogurt off the chicken and put it in a large pot. Add
ingredients from the frying pan, the salt and pepper. Cook uncovered over
high heat for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 30
minutes or until the chicken is tender, stirring frequently.

[Pert_UK]

6. Just in case you don't know already (top tip here for quick curry)

If you can get hold of Patak's curry pastes you can make a FANTASTIC curry with minimal effort.

Patak's are a really excellent range of tasty Indian sauces, pastes and chutneys etc.

The paste is the best - you use it as a base for the curry. The jars of sauce are good, but you use a whole jar each time you cook.

Add as much or as little as you like in terms of extra garlic, onion, peppers, mushrooms etc.

I found the sauce in a supermarket in Brooklyn last time I was over in NY and cooked a veggie curry for friends that they still talk about!

P.