An Indian Curry
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 cups (500 mL) finely chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger
- 2 tsp (10 mL) each ground coriander and cumin
- 1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) (or to taste) cayenne pepper or hot pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp each ground cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper
- 1 cup (250 mL) chopped drained canned tomatoes
- 1 cup (250 mL) water or stock
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
- 1 to 1-1/2 lb (500 to 750 g) boneless chicken thighs, lean lamb or beef, cut into large bite-size chunks
- 2 to 4 tbsp (30 to 60 mL) whipping cream or plain yogurt
- salt and pepper
- Cucumber Raita (see below)
Preparation
In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened nut not browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and all the spices; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, water and salt; simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.
Add chicken or meat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes for chicken, 45 minutes for meat or until very tender, adding a little more water if needed. Stir in cream, salt and pepper to taste.
Variations
Vegetable Curry: Instead of chicken or meat use a mixture of vegetables such as small new potatoes, cauliflower florets and cubed squash or sliced carrots. Simmer them just until tender.
Accompaniment: Serve curry with basmati rice, flatbreads (pappdaums, chapati, naan, puri or roti), a cooling raita, and garnishes as desired (chutneys, chopped nuts, fresh coriander).
Cucumber Raita: Combine 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) plain yogurt, 1 cup (250 mL) grated or diced cucumber, 1 tsp (5 mL) toasted cumin seeds, 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint, also salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
(To toast cumin seeds, stir them in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.)
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