Healthy chicken korma
Sally Bee's healthy chicken korma is a tasty alternative to fat and salt laden takeaway!
Recipe:
2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped 4 teaspoons mild curry powder 450 g chicken breast, uncooked, skinless, boneless, cut into bite size chunks ½ pint hot chicken stock 25 g sultanas 2 tablespoons tomato puree 125 g dried basmati rice 8 tablespoons plain, natural low fat crème fraiche or fromage frais Freshly ground, black pepperFresh coriander, to garnish
Method:
Over a medium heat, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and sauté the onions and apple for 3-4 minutes then stir in the curry powder
Add the chunks of chicken and cook, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes, until sealed all over
Next add the hot chicken stock, sultanas and tomato puree and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes
12 minutes before the end of cooking time for the chicken, put rice on to cook in a large saucepan and following the packet instructions
Just before serving, add the chopped coriander and 4 tablespoons of low fat yogurt to the curry and stir in well. Season with the black pepper and cook for a further 2 minutes but DO NOT boil
Serve the curry with the hot cooked rice, adding one tablespoon of crème fraiche to each portion as you serve. Garnish with sprigs of coriander