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Chicken and coriander curry

Dan Toombs' chicken and coriander curry from ‘Curry Guy One Pot’ is cooked in the oven to make it as simple as can be
Kris Kirkham

If you like chicken and coriander, you’re going to love this no-fuss curry. Traditionally, it is cooked in a clay pot in a tandoor. If you have a clay pot, use it for this but if not, a heavy saucepan will suffice. This really couldn’t be easier! Just make a quick marinade for the chicken and let it marinate, then place everything in the oven to cook. You could even place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker on low and let it cook for 8 hours while you’re at work. Serve over white rice.

Next up, try Dan's recipe for beef rendang from Curry Guy One Pot.

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Ingredients

Serves 4-6

Juice of 2 limes
1.5kg (3lb 5oz) skinned chicken thighs, with three shallow slits in each thigh
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
Water or chicken stock, as required

For the Marinade

500ml (2 cups) natural yoghurt
2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
1 tsp Mr Naga chilli paste or 2 chopped green chillies (more or less to taste)
1 onion, sliced
3 tbsp garam masala
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 large bunch chopped fresh coriander (cilantro), stems and leaves
  1. Method

    Step 1

    Squeeze the lime juice all over the chicken pieces and sprinkle with about a teaspoon of salt.

    Step 2

    Set aside while you make your marinade. Place all the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until very smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken and rub it into the flesh.

    Step 3

    Allow to marinate for 2 hours or up to 48 hours – the longer, the better. If you’re in a hurry, you could skip marinating and just get cooking.

    Step 4

    When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 230°C (455°F/Gas 8). If using a clay pot, it is advised to fill it with water to soak for 30 minutes before you start cooking. Pour the chicken and marinade into a lidded clay pot or saucepan. Add a little water or chicken stock if needed to cover the chicken.

    Step 5

    Place the pot/pan in the oven, covered, and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and give it all a good stir and then cook for a further 20 minutes, uncovered, to thicken the sauce. Season with salt to taste.