Chicken And Chickpea Curry is something a little unusual, not something you'll find in many restaurants. This recipe is comparatively mild, and goes well with a good white wine.
1 inpiece of fresh root gingerpeeled and finely chopped
4chicken thighsboneless, skinless, cut into chunks, or, 2 chicken breasts, cut into chunks.
1tablespoonplain flour
1teaspoonground coriander
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonturmeric
⅔cupchicken stockvegetable
1cupchopped tomatoes
1¼cupcan of chick peasdon't drain liguid
1tablespoontomato purée
3.53ozfresh spinach leaves or frozen spinach that has been heated, a little juice can be added too.
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Instructions
Cut chicken into chunks.
Slice onions and red pepper while heating the oil in a non-stick pan or heavy-bottomed pan.
Add onion and red pepper and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until softened.
While onion and pepper cook, slice chili, garlic, and ginger, and add to pan to cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken and cook until sealed by lightly browning on all sides.
Stir in flour and the spices, and cook gently for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat evenly with the flour.
Add stock slowly, stirring constantly, then add tomatoes, tomato purée and chickpeas, mixing well.
Bring to boil, while stirring constantly; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked.
Stir in spinach, cook briefly until wilted.
This dish can be served immediately or if left on low to simmer until you are ready to eat, all the better for the flavors to incorporate together. Savor the aroma until you are ready!
Notes
This recipe is ideal for making in a crockpot or slow cooker as curries get better with time spent at low heat.
Allow food to completely cool before placing in the frig or freezer.
Leftovers can be eaten for 3-4 days if kept in the frig.
This dish freezes well for 3-4 months in an air tight container.