Chickpea and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry
Zesty lime tames the heat in this simple vegetarian recipe that comes together quickly.Ingredients
9 ounces easy-cook rice
1 tablespoon medium curry powder
2 cloves garlic, grated
5 ounces, canned coconut milk
1 lime, juice and zest
2 large sweet potatoes, chopped into large cubes
14 ounces can of chickpeas, drained
9 ounces frozen peas
Cooking instructions
In a large saucepan, add a small amount of cooking oil, the curry powder and garlic. Sir in coconut milk, lime juice and zest. Add sweet potato. Cook for 15 minutes or until the potato is soft. Add the chickpeas and frozen peas and warm through. Serve on rice.Butter Chicken
Warm up on a cool night with tender chicken in a curried sauce. Add more curry powder for a spicier taste.Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger root
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/8 tablespoon white pepper
½ tablespoon salt
2 cups tomato puree
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup heavy cream or evaporated milk
Cooking instructions
Chicken: Place the chicken in a medium bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice, olive oil, and 2 teaspoons curry powder. Toss to coat the chicken and set aside. Sauce: In a heavy skillet, cook onion, garlic and ginger in 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat, about 4 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon curry powder, pepper, salt, tomato puree and 2 tablespoons butter. Simmer for 5 minutes and stir frequently. Stir the marinated chicken into the sauce. Bring back to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 11-15 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked (165F as tested with a meat thermometer) Stir in the heavy cream or milk and service over hot cooked basmati rice.Pakistani Ground Beef Curry
Regular lean ground beef takes on a spicy international flavor in this meal the whole family will love.Ingredients
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1-pound ground beef
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon chile powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 5 once can peas, include liquid (optional)