Beginner's Indian Curry
By Avera
November 10, 2008
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Ingredients
4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, crushed
1 cup canned diced tomato, drained
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground red chili
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound (about 1 3/4 cups) cubed cooked chicken breast
3/4 cup light coconut milk
Directions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mustard and cumin seeds. Cook 2 minutes or until seeds are fragrant, stirring frequently. Combine the tomato and oil in a small bowl; add to the seeds. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Stir in the turmeric, red chili, and salt. Cook, stirring, for another minute.
Add chicken and cook for 1 minute. Stir in coconut milk; cover. Simmer over low heat 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Serve hot, spooned over warm basmati rice.
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Add your commentPrep: 10 minutes; Cook: 15 minutes. This is a mild curry. To make it spicier, increase the ground red chili. You'll find all these spices at your local grocer or online at www.namaste.com.