Chicken Curry by James Martin Curry is a is excellent dish that combines yeye Curry Base with juicy thighs, appreciating the trip in every bite, ready in 30 minutes!
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💗 You’ll Love This Chicken Curry Recipe:
- Aromatic Allure: Captivating scents of shallots and Kaffir lime.
- Tender Harmony: Succulent chicken in a rich Yeye Curry Base.
- Versatile Enjoyment: Adaptable to taste preferences.
❓ What Is James Martin’s Chicken Curry Recipe?
Chicken Curry by James Martin is an easy-to-prepare dish that features succulent chicken immersed in a luscious Yeye Curry Base seasoned with aromatic spices.
🍗 James Martin Chicken Curry Ingredients
For the Yeye Curry Base (makes 1 litre):
- 140g shallots, peeled
- 60g garlic, peeled
- 22g lemongrass, sliced finely
- 6g galangal, peeled and sliced finely
- 15g green chilli padi
- 7g belachan
- 2.5g white peppercorns
- 25g rice, cooked
- 2.5g Kaffir lime leaves
- 2 stems of lemongrass, bruised
- 500ml fresh coconut milk
- 7.5g salt
- 10g sugar
- 250ml water
For the curry:
- 250ml of curry base (as above)
- 1kg of chicken thighs, boneless and skin on, cut into 3cm x 3cm
To garnish:
- Kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced
🍲 How To Make James Martin Chicken Curry
- For the curry base, finely blend the shallots, garlic, chopped lemongrass, galangal, chile, belachan, white peppercorns, and rice.
- If the paste doesn’t come together easily, add a little water.
- Put the blended paste into a pan and stir in the coconut milk and a splash of water.
- Incorporate the kaffir lime leaves, chicken thighs, and bruised lemongrass.
- Simmer for 20 minutes after adding sugar and salt.
- Keep simmering until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Top with finely sliced kaffir lime leaves.
đź’ Recipe Tips
- Precision Blending: Finely blend shallots and spices for an authentic base.
- Tender Perfection: Simmer chicken until succulent in the rich curry base.
- Balanced Flavors: Gradually adjust salt and sugar for a perfect taste.
- Personalize with Ease: Experiment with spices to suit your taste.
- Finishing Touch: Garnish with sliced Kaffir lime leaves for freshness and aroma.
🍚 What Goes Well With Chicken Curry?
Chicken curry combines well with a range of accompaniments, including rice, vegetable medley, khichdi, quinoa salad, naan bread, mint sauce, onion bhajis, roti, and raita.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Chicken Curry?
- In The Fridge:Â Refrigerate leftover chicken curry for no more than 2 days in a sealed container.
- In The Freezer:Â leftover chicken curry can be frozen for 3Â months when kept in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight before being reheated.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Chicken Curry?
- Stove:Â Heat chicken curry in a pan over low to medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring periodically, or until hot.
- Microwave: Pour the chicken curry into a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 2 minutes on medium power or until heated.
FAQs
What makes chicken curry taste better?
In smaller quantities, coconut, yogurt, nut paste, or poppy seeds enhance chicken curry, adding richness, creaminess, and depth of flavor.
What is the difference between curry chicken and chicken curry?
Curry chicken has larger, seasoned pieces, while chicken curry consists of smaller pieces in curry gravy with vegetables like onions and peppers.
Do you cook chicken before adding it to curry?
No, add raw chicken directly to the sauce in the curry. It cooks within the simmering sauce, absorbing rich flavors as it cooks.
Should chicken curry be thick?
Chicken curry should be thick enough for the sauce to coat the main ingredients, ensuring a rich and flavorful consistency.
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- James Martin Mushroom Stroganoff
- James Martin Pulled Pork Jacket Potatoes
- James Martin Jambalaya Recipe
James Martin Chicken Curry Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 243
- Total Fat 11g
- Saturated Fat 1.5g
- Trans Fat 0.2g
- Cholesterol 74mg
- Sodium 73mg
- Potassium 373.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates 7.5g
- Dietary Fiber 1.5g
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 28g
James Martin Chicken Curry
Description
Chicken Curry by James Martin is a is excellent dish that combines yeye Curry Base with juicy thighs, appreciating the trip in every bite, ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Yeye Curry Base (makes 1 litre):
For the curry:
To garnish:
Instructions
- For the curry base, finely blend the shallots, garlic, chopped lemongrass, galangal, chile, belachan, white peppercorns, and rice.
- If the paste doesn’t come together easily, add a little water.
- Put the blended paste into a pan and stir in the coconut milk and a splash of water.
- Incorporate the kaffir lime leaves, chicken thighs, and bruised lemongrass.
- Simmer for 20 minutes after adding sugar and salt.
- Keep simmering until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Top with finely sliced kaffir lime leaves.
Notes
- Precision Blending:Â Finely blend shallots and spices for an authentic base.
Tender Perfection:Â Simmer chicken until succulent in the rich curry base.
Balanced Flavors:Â Gradually adjust salt and sugar for a perfect taste.
Personalize with Ease:Â Experiment with spices to suit your taste.
Finishing Touch:Â Garnish with sliced Kaffir lime leaves for freshness and aroma.