Chicken And Red Lentil Curry Recipes

RED LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Wash the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. Put lentils in a pot with enough water to cover; bring to a boil, place a cover on the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding water during cooking as needed to keep covered, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions in hot oil until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
• Mix curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger together in a large bowl; stir into the onions. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato puree, remove from heat and stir into the lentils.

CHICKEN AND RED LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Heat half of the oil in a large pan and add the onion and pepper. Cook gently for 8-10 mins, until softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger and spices, and cook for 1 - 2 mins more.
• Add the remaining oil and the chicken, and cook for 2-3 mins until coated in the spice mixture. Stir in the stock and lentils, bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 25 mins, stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Stir in half the yogurt and cover; simmer for a further 5 minutes.
• Spoon the curry into individual bowls with basmati rice, and top with the remaining yogurt and a sprinkling of almonds.

CHICKEN AND RED LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan and add the onion. Cook for 8-10 minutes over a gentle heat stirring occasionally until softened. Stir in the garlic, curry paste and cumin and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
• Add the remaining oil and the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the stock and lentils, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 25 minutes stirring occasionally until the lentils are tender and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Stir in the yoghurt and cover, simmer for 5 minutes.
• Serve with basmati rice.

MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH LENTILS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Rub 1 tbsp olive oil into the chicken thighs. Mix the garlic, cumin, coriander and paprika together, then rub all over the chicken thighs on both sides.
• Heat a large flameproof casserole, add the chicken thighs and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins until golden on both sides. You might need to do this in 2 batches, depending on the size of the casserole. Set the chicken aside. Turn down the heat, add the remaining oil and fry the onion for 5 mins until softened.
• Stir in the rest of the ingredients, apart from the mint and bring to the boil. Place the chicken thighs on top and pour in any juices. Cover and cook for 1½ hrs, until the meat is tender and the sauce thickened. Can be cooled and frozen at this stage for up to 1 month. Defrost thoroughly in the fridge, then gently warm through. Scatter with fresh mint leaves and serve with couscous or rice.

CHICKEN, LENTIL, POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Fry the lentils, garlic and onions in the butter. Add the ginger and curry powder and continue to cook for 10 minutes over a low heat.
• Add the chicken and potatoes. and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and enough water to cover the mixture.
• Cover and cook until all the water is absorbed (about 20- 30 minutes) Add the yoghurt and chutney and season.
• Mix well and serve with boiled rice.