Topic: Mike Travis's Chicken Curry Recipe

[Cory Ander]

(Originally posted by Mike Travis and moved to this section by CA)

 large onion finely chopped.
     2 cloves of garlic crushed.
     small piece of ginger chopped (about 15mm cube).
     1 tsp red/green chopped chili peppers.
     Half tsp coriander.
     Half tsp turmeric.
     Half tsp paprika.
     Half tsp cumin.
     1 tsp garam masala.
     2 chicken breasts cubed.
     1 tsp tomato puree.
     Half tomato thinly sliced.
     1 batch of Stews base sauce. (here: http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=1894.0)
     salt to taste.

     I cooked the chicken in boiling water until cooked (about 5-10Min's) and kept the water as a stock to add to sauce.

  Stir fry onions in veg oil until brown (about 20-25Min's).
  Add ginger/garlic and chilies and fry for another 2Min's. Turn down heat.
  Add coriander and cook for another minute.
  Add rest of spices and cook for another minute.
  Add base sauce/chicken/tomato puree/salt and sliced tomato.
  Add stock water as required to achieve consistency.
  Let simmer for a few Min's then serve.

It tasted very similar to Darth`s Madras curry. I didn't add any chili powder because of the red/green chilies in it but I might add half tsp next time. Also I forgot to put in a pinch of fenugreek powder which I think is an important addition.

I will give it another go on Saturday and take some pictures, in the meantime if you have any comments please let me know...  ;D

 

[mike travis]

Hi gang,  thanks for putting my recipe in the right place CA  :-[ Now then, had another stab at a curry tonight and kept it simple.

      2 split cardamom pods.                                  Serves 2.
      2 cloves garlic.     }
      small cube of ginger.}  all chopped together.
      1 green chili pepper.}
      2 cooked chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces.
      1tsp ground coriander.
      chili powder to taste.
      1tsp garam masala.
      half tsp cumin
      pinch fenugreek powder.
      1 batch Stew`s base sauce.
      half tomato thinly sliced.
      salt to taste.

 Fry cardamom pods/garlic/ginger and chili.

 Fry for 2Min's then add ground coriander/chili powder.

 Fry for another minute then add garam masala/cumin.

 Fry for 1min then add base/chicken/tomato/salt and fenugreek.

 Cook until piping hot and serve.
   
In my opinion frying the spices at the start made a significant difference to the taste. That, and the fact that this base is the real deal made a very nice curry.

I would value your opinions/criticism of this recipe and any changes you would suggest.