Description
A delicious and comforting chicken curry featuring tender chicken breast pieces cooked with sweet potatoes, red lentils, peas, and cherry tomatoes in a fragrant korma paste and coconut milk sauce. This dish is perfect for a nourishing weeknight meal served with rice or roti.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Curry
- 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp Korma paste
- 2 skinless chicken breast fillets, each cut into 8–10 pieces
- 320g sweet potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 6 tbsp red lentils
- 325ml can light coconut milk
- 200g frozen peas
- 220g cherry tomatoes
To Serve
- 300g cooked rice or roti
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Korma Paste: Heat 1 tablespoon of rapeseed oil in a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of korma paste and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, releasing the spices’ aroma.
- Add Chicken and Vegetables: Add the chicken pieces to the pan and stir to coat them in the paste. Then add the chopped sweet potatoes and 6 tablespoons of red lentils, stirring continuously to evenly coat everything with the korma paste.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in 300ml of water and the entire 325ml can of light coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, the sweet potatoes are tender, and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Cook Peas and Tomatoes: Stir in 200g of frozen peas, bring back to a boil, and simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Then add 220g of cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly.
- Serve: Serve the curry hot with 300g of cooked rice or roti for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can freeze any leftover coconut milk for future use.
- Adjust the amount of korma paste to your preferred spice level.
- For a richer curry, use full-fat coconut milk instead of light coconut milk.
- Red lentils help thicken the sauce while adding extra protein and fiber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: Chicken curry, sweet potato curry, korma paste, coconut milk curry, healthy chicken recipe, easy curry recipe
