Soulful Curry

Ingredients

This recipe takes the traditional soul food ingredients such as chicken, potatoes, and onions, and combines them with Indian spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric to create a flavorful and aromatic curry. We alse have the original recipe for Curry, so you can check it out.

• 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp (15ml) grated ginger 1 tbsp (15ml) grated ginger
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 can (14 oz/400ml) diced tomatoes 1 can (14 oz/400ml) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (14 oz/400ml) coconut milk 1 can (14 oz/400ml) coconut milk
• 1 tbsp (15ml) curry powder 1 tbsp (15ml) curry powder
• 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
• 1 tsp (5ml) ground coriander 1 tsp (5ml) ground coriander
• 1 tsp (5ml) ground turmeric 1 tsp (5ml) ground turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish Fresh cilantro for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories: 380 kcal / 1590 KJ
• Fat: 22g (14g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 18g (4g sugars)
• Protein: 28g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
4. 4.
   Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
5. 5.
   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
6. 6.
   Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Coconut milk — Shake the can well before opening to ensure the cream and liquid are well combined.
• Curry powder — Use a good quality curry powder for the best flavor.
• Potatoes — Cut the potatoes into small cubes to ensure they cook evenly.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier curry, add a chopped chili pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Serve with rice or naan bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
• Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Serving advice

Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Presentation advice

Garnish with fresh cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.