GF member Suzanne Bloor shares her go-to Friday night dish: a simplified chicken curry with South East Asian influences. Ideal for a family of four
Prep:8 mins
Serves 4
80g nyonya curry paste (available online and at Waitrose & Partners, or see tip, below)500g bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed200g potatoes, cut into 3cm cubes150g carrots, cut into 3cm cubes1 large onion, roughly chopped100ml coconut milkcooked rice and naan breads (optional), to serve
STEP 1Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put 200ml water and the curry paste in a large ovenproof saucepan. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer over a low heat until the mixture is fragrant.STEP 2Add the chicken, potatoes, carrots and onion, season and stir well to combine. Turn up the heat to medium and bring to the boil, stir in the coconut milk, then bring back to the boil. Remove from the heat, cover the pan and transfer to the oven to cook for 1 hr 15 mins, removing the lid after 45 mins, or until the veg is tender but not quite falling apart, and the chicken is cooked through. The curry should have a broth-like consistency. Check for seasoning.STEP 3Serve in shallow bowls over rice, with some naan breads on the side, if you like. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to two days.
