Indian curry with tomatoes recipe

Indian Curry with Tomatoes recipe

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This Indian curry with tomatoes recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that will transport your taste buds to the streets of India. Bursting with the richness of tomatoes and a blend of spices, this recipe offers a delightful combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Whether you are a fan of Indian cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this curry is sure to impress. Perfectly paired with rice or naan bread, it is a versatile dish suitable for any occasion.

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Indian curry with tomatoes recipe details

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Ingredients

4 tsp	curry powder, e. g. Madras-style
4 tsp	vegetable oil
1.1 kg	chicken breasts or thighs, boned, skinned and cut into 2 cm cubes
½ tsp	brown mustard seeds, dry-roasted
½ tsp	nigella seeds, dry-roasted
½ tsp	cumin seeds, dry-roasted
½ tsp	fenugreek seeds, dry-roasted
½ tsp	fennel seeds, dry-roasted
2	onions, chopped
4 tsp	tomato paste
4 tsp	fresh lemon juice
800 g	tomatoes, canned, chopped with juices
250 ml	water
4 tsp	garam masala
16	curry leaves
some	salt
some	freshly ground black pepper
some	chilli powder

Instructions

Heat oil in a heavy-based oven-proofed pan/casserole and stir-fry the curry powder for about 3 minutes.

Add the dry-roasted seeds and stir-fry for about 1.5 minutes. Add onion over medium heat and stir for 2 minutes, do not overcook.

Add chicken pieces, stir and make sure each piece is lightly browned and coated with spices. Add tomato paste, stir a couple of seconds and add lemon juice, tomatoes, water, Garam Masala and curry leaves.

Stir, cover pot and place in preheated oven at 125ºC for 2 hours. Season to taste.

For the best result allow to cool, store in fridge and heat and serve the next day with e. g. Naan Bread.

Tip: substitute the chicken with lamb or beef

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 day
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a