Chicken Curry with Basmati Rice

An easy curry using ready-made paste, coconut milk, and fresh herbs served over buttery steamed basmati rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 627.6 kcals 2510.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.9 grams 171.6 grams
Fat 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Protein 33.8 grams 135.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
50
g
Curry Paste
medium-strength
Dairy
40
g
Butter
divided in half
Fruits
3
tbsp
Coconut
desiccated
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
300
ml
Meat
4
piece
Chicken Breast
skinned and cut into 2cm slices
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
fresh chopped
2
tbsp
Mint Leaves
fresh chopped
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely sliced
200
g
Tomatoes
canned

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to medium heat and toast the desiccated coconut on a baking tray until golden-brown.
  • Place rice in a pan with 400ml water and 20g butter, then bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté the sliced onion for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  • Stir in the curry paste and cook for one further minute.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and stir until coated in the sauce.
  • Mix in tomatoes and coconut milk, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in coriander, mint, lime juice, remaining butter, salt, and pepper.
  • Fluff the rice, plate, top with curry, and garnish with toasted coconut.