creamy curries

This quick and easy chicken curry is creamy, full of flavour and takes less than half an hour! 

Each serving provides 232 kcal, 25g protein, 6.5g carbohydrates (of which 4g sugars), 11g fat (of which 3g saturates), 3g fibre and 0.6g salt.

Easy chicken curry

spring onions

garlic

vegetable oil

tomatoes

curry powder

ginger

400 grams/14 ounces boneless skinless chicken thigh, cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces

milliliters/3½fl oz Greek-style natural yoghurt, plus extra to serve

salt and pepper

rice

A wonderfully quick and tasty chicken curry from MasterChef Shelina Permalloo.

Simple chicken curry

This easy chicken korma recipe is mild and rich with cream, but it's still really tasty. Serve with naan bread and/or rice.

Creamy chicken korma

brown onion, chopped

cloves

cardamom pods, crushed

skinless, boneless chicken breasts,

garlic cloves, crushed

cm/1½in piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated

tsp coriander

¼ tsp ground allspice

1½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground turmeric

tsp mild chilli powder

tomato purée

grams/3 almonds

250 milliliters/8fl oz chicken stock

200 milliliters/7fl oz whipping cream

salt and black pepper

almonds,

chopped coriander, to garnish (optional)

Chicken dopiaza is an easy tomato-based curry that's medium heat with delicious sweet notes from caramelised onions and cream. Serve with cooked basmati rice or parathas.

Each serving provides 438 kcal, 37g protein, 15g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 24g fat (of which 10g saturates), 5g fibre and 0.5g salt.

Chicken dopiaza

sunflower oil

brown onions, chopped

chicken

tsp cumin

tsp garam masala

turmeric

tbsp grated garlic

tbsp grated ginger

plum tomatoes, roughly chopped

yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced

250 milliliters/9fl oz chicken stock

100 grams/3½oz baby spinach

100 milliliters/3½fl oz double cream

coriander

Romy Gill's butter chicken is nut-free, perfect for two and quick to make. It's topped with fragrant cardamom and fenugreek.


Easy butter chicken 

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs,

green cardamom pods

fenugreek leaves

lemon juice

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground coriander

½ tsp paprika (not smoked)

sea salt

¼ dried flaked chillies

garlic cloves, finely grated

grams/½oz fresh root ginger, finely grated

½ tsp garam masala

tsp dried fenugreek leaves

chilli flakes

tbsp caster sugar

Mary Berry's easy chicken korma-style curry is mild enough for all the family to enjoy. Mary replaces the usual cream with yoghurt for a lighter, fresher taste.


Korma-style chicken curry 

brown onions, thinly sliced

red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

tbsp medium curry powder

green cardamom pods, crushed to remove the seeds

450 milliliters/16fl oz chicken stock

125 grams/4½oz ground almonds

mango chutney

½ lemon, juice only

200 grams/7 ounces full-fat natural yoghurt

Mary Berry cooks a moreish Korma style Chicken for Heathrow Airport's Fire Service.

Mary Berry's Korma style Chicken

Satisfy your takeaway cravings at the same time as boosting your omega 3 intake with this simple salmon curry. Sarah likes to serve hers with chips for a treat but rice is easier for midweek meals. 

Salmon curry 

brown onion, finely chopped

¼ tsp dried chilli flakes

½ tsp fenugreek seeds, toasted and pounded in a pestle and mortar

star anise

cumin seeds

mustard seeds

fennel seeds

4–5 green cardamom pods, seeds removed and ground to a powder in a pestle and mortar

root

tsp sea salt

tin chopped tomatoes

coconut cream

300 milliliters/10fl oz fish stock

salmon fillet, skinned, bones removed and cut into bite-sized pieces

coriander,

sea salt and black pepper

medium–large white floury potatoes, peeled and cut into thick chips

vegetable oil,

Griddling the chicken before adding it to the sauce gives this simple chicken korma an irresistible smokiness. Leave the curry to stand for 30 minutes before reheating if you have time – it helps the aromatic flavours develop.  


Quick chicken korma

boneless, skinless chicken thighs,

lime juice

½ tsp fine sea salt

tbsp sunflower oil

medium onion, very finely chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

tsp finely grated fresh root ginger

tsp turmeric

¼ tsp hot chilli powder

75 grams/2¾oz ground almonds

300 milliliters/½ pint full-fat milk

tsp black pepper

rice and fresh coriander, to serve

This is a nice, simple vegetarian egg curry with a delicate coconut masala. The whole eggs are fried first then finished off in the curry. 



Egg coconut masala curry (egg moilee)

free-range eggs, hard-boiled,

tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

400 milliliters/14fl oz coconut milk

red onions, very thinly sliced

4cm/1½in fresh root ginger, finely shredded

green chillies, thinly sliced, with seeds

salt

tsp sugar

coriander leaves, chopped

basmati rice

This family-friendly curry is easily doubled, so you can make extra to store in the freezer for another dinner. 


Slow cooker chicken korma 

small–medium onions, roughly chopped

grams/3½oz korma curry paste (or follow pack guidance

milliliters/3½fl oz double cream or Greek-style yoghurt

Jo Pratt blends authentic ingredients into a quick homemade paste that forms the base of her Thai green chicken curry. If you are in a rush you could use a shop-bought curry paste.


Easy Thai green curry

tbsp Thai green curry paste (according to taste)

tbsp soft dark brown sugar

lemongrass, fat ends bashed with a rolling pin (optional)

grams/1½lb skinless, boneless chicken chicken

lime

coconut milk

good shake of Thai fish sauce soy sauce

½–1 lime, juice only

This healthy veggie Thai green curry is packed with protein and flavour. It's easily made 100% vegetarian (and vegan) by switching the fish sauce out for soy sauce. 

Each serving provides 358 kcal, 14g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 11.5g fat (of which 5g saturates), 6g fibre and 2.1g salt. 

Tofu Thai green curry

shallots, thinly sliced

½ tsp sesame oil

green finger chilli, finely chopped (optional)

300 milliliters/10fl oz hot vegetable stock

lighter coconut milk

tsp Thai fish sauce soy sauce

aubergine,

makrut lime leaves

tofu,

½ green pepper,

grams/1¾oz mangetout

grams/1¾oz

juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges to serve

150 grams/5½oz basmati rice, to serve

This quick and easy vegan jackfruit korma is mild and creamy – serve with chillies on the side if you prefer more heat.

Jackfruit korma

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves,

grams/1 ounces piece fresh root ginger, peeled

cinnamon

½ tsp ground cardamom

bay leaves

tomato,

grams/2¾oz almonds cashew nuts

tsp caster sugar

tin jackfruit

milliliters/3½fl oz plant-based double cream

curry leaves

green chillies, finely chopped

This creamy coconut chicken curry hails from Sri Lanka. The roasted curry powder gives a wonderful toasted aroma to the finished curry.

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