SUMMER CHICKEN CURRY

Currys are often associated with winter and cold weather. But why wait to have your curry in winter when you can have a lovely vibrant summer curry.

What makes this a summer curry? It has all the curry flavors you could ask for minus the excess heat and heaviness of a regular “winter” curry. The lemon and cream added to this particular curry will leave you refreshed and relaxed. You can definitely play around with your flavors and make it your own.

INGREDIENTS

• Chicken thighs and drums

• Curry powder

• Cinnamon

• Turmeric

• Onions

• Tomatoes

• Garlic

• Ginger

• Fresh Coriander leaves

• Butter

• Sugar

• Lemon

• Black pepper

• Chicken spice

• Fresh cream

Some substitutes

You can substitute some of the ingredients in this recipe with the following:

• Coriander - Parsley

• Sugar - Honey

• Butter - Ghee

• Lemon - Lime

• Curry spice - Gara masala

• Fresh cream - Plain Yogurt

Measurements

• Chicken 4-6 pieces

• 1 1/2 Tbsp curry powder

• 1 Tbsp turmeric

• 1 Tbsp sugar

• 1 Tbsp black pepper

• 1 tspn chicken spice

• 1 onion

• 4 garlic cloves

• 1 Tbsp ginger

• 1 cup cream

• 1/2 lemon

• 1 Tbsp cinnamon

• 1 cup butter for marinating

Preparation for this recipe MUST be done at least 2 hours before cooking to allow flavor enhancement!

Cooking and Preparation

1. Wash your chicken and remove any excess fat. Pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Chop up your onions and coriander, dice your garlic and ginger and then set aside.

3. Season your chicken with all your spices as well as sugar.

4. Add your chopped vegetables and herbs.

5. Melt some butter and pour over the chicken and vegetables.

6. Squeeze half a lemon over the chicken.

7. Using your hands, or kitchen tongs, gently mix everything making sure the chicken is fully marinated.

8. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.

9. When ready to cook, melt butter in a pan or pot on medium heat.

10. Once butter is melted, add your chicken. Leave the onions in the bowl and set aside.

11. Fry your chicken pieces until browned. Then add your onions and cook until fragrant and translucent.

12. Add some water and leave to simmer for about 20-25 minutes. Check on it regularly and pour more water if need be.

13. Grate a whole tomato and add it to your curry.

14. Add more water and cream and leave to simmer for about 1 hour while checking on it regularly.

15. Taste as you and adjust flavors as you go.

16. Serve with plain rice.

Enjoy!