Ground fenugreek

Curry Chicken with Ground Fenugreek

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken breasts (cut into cubes)
• 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
• 400 g canned tomatoes (crushed)
• 200 ml coconut milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:

1. Preparing the chicken:

   • Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper.
   • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the chicken cubes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

2. Preparing the base:

   • In the same pan, add the second tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
   • Add the chopped garlic and sauté for another 1 minute.

3. Adding spices:

   • Add curry powder, turmeric, ground cumin, and ground fenugreek to the pan with the onions and garlic. Sauté the spices for about 1 minute to release their aromas.

4. Cooking the sauce:

   • Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan, season with salt to taste, and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
   • Then add the coconut milk and stir well. Let the sauce simmer gently for another 5 minutes.

5. Combining with chicken:

   • Add the seared chicken cubes to the sauce and stir. Let it cook in the sauce for another 5–7 minutes to blend the flavors.

6. Serving:

   • Serve the curry chicken with cooked rice and garnish with fresh coriander.

Tips:

• If you prefer a spicier version, add some chili or ground black pepper.
• Ground fenugreek adds a slightly bitter and nutty flavor that complements the curry spices and coconut milk perfectly.