The Curry Formula

I have a simple formula to make a great curry that even those that say they can't cook will have success with.  You could say you can't go wrong:

Any kind of onion (leek, red, white etc.)
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garam Massala, turmeric and oil

Fry it all till the onions soften and are covered in spice.  Then:

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Any veg you like ( great store cupboard clear out recipe)

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Free range Chicken or quorn

Fry a little to mix up with the spices and brown the meat then:

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1 x tin of tomatoes (healthy and delicious) and/or 1 x tin of coconut milk (decadent and creamy)

Next ensure there is plenty of liquid and let it simmer away till it thickens and the liquid is much reduced.(If there's loads of liquid then add some dry red lentils to soak up and thicken it)

Then Serve!!!!!!

This was my simple curry for tonight's tea with carrots, broccoli and quorn with coconut milk.

This is great formula for a can't lose curry in a hurry but from here, you can add and add to create a million different flavours.  This makes a very mild curry but adding chillis and chilli powder would add a real kick.  Likewise using only coconut milk and adding fragrant ingredients such as fish sauce and lemon grass gives a thai flavour to the dish.  The longer you simmer the thicker the sauce gets.

  I have stated Free range chicken here.  I feel strongly about always using free range.  I personally would rather opt for quorn than buy none free range.  And if money is tight, you'll be amazed how far you can stretch a single chicken breast by cutting small.  Likewise legs are cheaper and are great in a curry.  if you've ever stood in an actual battery chicken shed as i have, its not an experience you ever forget, but thats for another post.  Anyway i defy even the most ardent meat eater not to enjoy quorn chicken chunks in this recipe.  Its delicious.  Paneer also works well.  Enjoy!