A simple and delicious curry that tastes great next day.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain flour
- 1kg chicken thighs cubed
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 onion halved thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 3 tbs curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric *optional
- 3 cups chicken stock (liquid)
- 2 desiree potatoes large peeled cubed
- 1/2 cup sultanas *optional
- 8 cups basmati rice steamed *to serve
Method
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Step 1Place chicken, flour, salt and pepper in a plastic bag. Shake to coat chicken in flour.
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Step 2Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add a quarter of the chicken. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned.
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Step 3Transfer to a large plate. Repeat, in 3 batches, with oil and chicken.
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Step 4Add more oil, onion and garlic to pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
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Step 5Add curry powder and turmeric. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic.
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Step 6Add stock. Stir. Add chicken with any juices. Stir to combine.
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Step 7Add potatoes and bring to the boil.
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Step 8Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1½ hours or until tender and potatoes are cooked.
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Step 9Stir occasionally to prevent flour from sticking to bottom of pan.
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Step 10Add sultanas approximately 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
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Step 11Season if needed.
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Step 12Spoon rice into bowls. Top with curry. Serve.
Recipe Notes
Coconut cream/milk can be added as well. Adjust stock accordingly.
Lamb may also be used for this dish.
This recipe was photographed by Amber De Florio for Australia's Best Recipes.
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