Step 1

Heat oil in a large frying pan and add onions, garlic, ginger and curry paste.

Step 2

Cook, stirring, until onions are soft. Add carrots, cinnamon stick, potatoes, chicken stock and lentils.

Step 3

Simmer covered for about 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Discard cinnamon stick.

Step 4

Process half the lentil mixture until smooth then return to the pan. Add the chopped chicken, lemon juice, coriander and coconut milk. Simmer uncovered until chicken is tender.