Okay, lame name, I know!
I haven't cooked anything lately. Leftovers, sandwiches, and basic easy meals have been the fare. So tonight I wanted something different, but not a long cooking process. I went to my YGS favorites recipe list and found a
chicken curry recipe that I altered for myself. I used one large chicken breast, a small onion, half the garlic, and fresh tomatoes. I normally use the canned ones, like the recipe calls for, but I had a couple tomatoes getting old. I just used one large tomato, diced. This called for dredging and frying the chicken beforehand. But I like to forgo frying, especially when the meat will be cooking in a savory liquid. I followed the directions for sweating the garlic and onions, added the curry, and then the diced tomatoes (and a little water). I let the tomatoes cook for about 5 minutes, covered, then added the chicken in bite size pieces. Cover on and simmer for 15 minutes, then uncovered for 5 more. Pour into bowl and enjoy!!!
If I could let everything simmer in the oven for an hour, I would add some potatoes and carrots to the mixture. If you don't love a strong curry flavor the best way to dial it down is to add some Greek yogurt, to add a cooling creaminess. I want to try making
naan soon, but I just ate it with a Flatout Wrap. Great thick flavorful wrap. (I know Walmart sells fresh made naan, if I knew I was doing curry tonight I would have grabbed some on my way home.)
स्वादिष्ट or Svādiṣṭa
