Tasneem Patels Flavourful Chicken Curry

Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful chicken curry recipe to spice up your mealtime routine? Look no further! Our featured recipe this week is Tasneem Patel's mouth-watering chicken curry, and the best part is that you can find all the ingredients at our butcher, Plan B.

This recipe is a perfect blend of spices, herbs, and tender chicken that will leave you wanting more. The addition of fried potatoes adds a nice texture and flavor to the dish. Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:

- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin
- 3 whole black peppers
- 3-4 whole spices (1 cinnamon stick, 3 cloves, 2 cardamom pods)
- 2 whole green chillies sliced
- 2 large onions chopped
- 1 kg chicken cut into pieces (available at Plan B)
- 2 tablespoons crushed ginger
- 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
- 1½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon tumeric powder
- ½ cup chopped coriander
- 2 tablespoons red masala paste (can be omitted)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 3 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri powder
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1-2 cups water (adjust as needed for consistency)
- 3 medium potatoes fried

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pot and add whole cumin, whole black peppers, whole spices, and sliced chillies. Allow them to sizzle and release their aroma. Add chopped onions and braise until golden brown.
2. Add the chicken pieces, followed by crushed ginger, garlic, salt, and tumeric powder. Mix well and braise for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in chopped coriander and red masala paste. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, and Kashmiri powder. Mix and taste for salt, adjusting if needed.
4. Once the spices are well braised, add crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Lower the heat and simmer for a few minutes. Add more water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
5. Add fried potatoes to the curry, mix well, and place the lid on the pot. Let the curry cook until the oil rises to the surface.
6. Finish with freshly chopped coriander and serve with hot roti or rice.

Get the ingredients at Plan B:

- Fresh chicken: Our butcher, Plan B, offers high-quality chicken cuts that are perfect for this recipe.
- Spices and herbs: Find all the necessary spices and herbs, including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and more, at Plan B.

Try this recipe and share your experience:

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Credits:

This recipe is courtesy of Tasneem Patel, a renowned cookbook author and chef. We hope you enjoy making and devouring this delicious chicken curry.

Happy cooking, and don't forget to visit Plan B for all your ingredient and pantry needs!