Tandoori Chicken Thigh Masala Curry

Name: Tandoori Chicken Thigh Masala Curry with Spinach, Basmati Rice and Crispy Onions
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 150 grams Basmati Rice; 4 unit(s) British Chicken Thighs; 2 unit(s) Garlic Clove**; 30 grams Tomato Puree; 1 sachet(s) Tandoori Masala Mix; 10 grams Vegetable Stock Paste; 75 grams Creme Fraiche; 40 grams Mango Chutney; 40 grams Baby Spinach; 1 sachet(s) Crispy Onions; 125 milliliter(s) Water for the Curry; 20 grams Butter

with Spinach, Basmati Rice and Crispy Onions

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Masala curries are versatile tomato-based dishes that work with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Here, we're using a classic with chicken, perfect for soaking up the delicious flavour of the masala curry sauce.

Tags:

Family Friendly

Allergens:

Milk

•Cereals containing gluten

The quantities provided above are averages only.

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Total25 minutes

Active 20 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

4 unit(s)

British Chicken Thighs

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove**

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

Tandoori Masala Mix

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Mango Chutney

40 grams

Baby Spinach

1 sachet(s)

Crispy Onions

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)

Not included in your delivery

125 milliliter(s)

Water for the Curry

20 grams

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)4094 kJ

Energy (kcal)979 kcal

Fat51.5 g

of which saturates22.1 g

Carbohydrate84.1 g

of which sugars15.4 g

Dietary Fibre3.5 g

Protein52.1 g

Salt2.4 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Sieve

•Kettle

•Lid

•Large Saucepan

•Large Frying Pan

•Garlic Press

Instructions

a) Boil a half-full kettle.

b) Pour the boiled water into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Cut the chicken thigh into 2cm pieces.

b) Once hot, add the chicken pieces to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

c) Cook until browned all over, 5-6 mins. Turn occasionally. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Once the chicken has browned, add the tomato puree, garlic and tandoori masala mix to the pan.

c) Mix well and cook until fragrant, 1 min.

a) Next, stir in the veg stock paste and water for the curry (see pantry for amount).

b) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat so the sauce simmers gently.

c) Cook until the chicken is cooked through, 3-4 mins. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) Once the chicken is cooked, stir in the creme fraiche, mango chutney and butter (see pantry for amount) until the butter is melted.

b) Add the spinach to the pan a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

d) Remove from the heat. Add a splash more water if you feel it needs it.

a) Share the rice out between your serving bowls.

b) Spoon over the tandoori chicken masala curry.

c) Sprinkle over the crispy onions to finish.

Enjoy!

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