Chettinad Chicken Curry

Description

Quintessential South Indian curry. Marinated chicken pieces cooked with coconut, tomatoes and a punchy home-made masala.

This is the first chicken curry I learnt to cook 43 years ago. It’s still our family favourite. Our Spinach Dal and Aubergine Gothsu are my favourite sides with this curry. – Chef Akila.

Chettinad Chicken Curry

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Quintessential South Indian curry. Marinated chicken pieces cooked with coconut, tomatoes and a punchy home-made masala. This is the first... Read more

Serves 2 (550g) £11.95

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    Description

    Quintessential South Indian curry. Marinated chicken pieces cooked with coconut, tomatoes and a punchy home-made masala.

    This is the first chicken curry I learnt to cook 43 years ago. It’s still our family favourite. Our Spinach Dal and Aubergine Gothsu are my favourite sides with this curry. – Chef Akila.

    Ingredients

    Water, Boneless Chicken (36%), Onion, Tomatoes, Coconut Milk, Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Fennel Seeds (0.6%), Coriander Leaves, Coconut (0.6%), Coconut Oil, Chilli Powder, Garlic, Curry Leaves, Ginger, Salt, Turmeric, Kalpasi (Black Stone Flower), Cinnamon, Cloves, Lemon Juice, Ground Black Pepper, Coconut Palm Sugar, Star Anise, Bay Leaf, Garam Masala, Red Chilli.

    ALLERGEN ADVICE: For Allergens, see Ingredients in bold. Our kitchen is gluten-free but handles other allergens including Sesame, Nuts and Mustard. While we take precautions, traces of other allergens may be present. If you are sensitive to even small traces of allergens please contact us before ordering.

    Samples of all our items are lab tested and certified Gluten Free.

    Nutrition
    Name per 100g
    Energy (kJ) 254
    Energy (kcal) 61
    Fat (g) 3.2
    of which saturates (g) 1.4
    Carbohydrate (g) 1.3
    of which sugars (g) 1.0
    Protein (g) 8.0
    Salt (g) 0.54
    Vitamin K (μg) 5.2
    Heating Instructions

    HEATING INSTRUCTIONS
    Always ensure food is thoroughly heated and piping hot before serving. Please check seasoning and adjust if required. Reduce heating time if defrosted.

    MICROWAVE (900W): Cook from frozen. Remove sleeve, pierce film & cook on full power for 5 minutes. Cut-open film, stir gently, re-cover and cook for another 3 minutes. Rest for 2 minutes and stir gently before serving.

    OVEN: Cook from Frozen. Time: 40-45 minutes.
    Electric: 190°C, Fan: 170°C, Gas: Gas Mark 5. Preheat oven.
    Remove sleeve and pierce film. Place on a baking tray in centre of oven and heat for 25 minutes. Cut film open and mix gently. Re-cover and heat further 20 to 25 minutes. Stand for 2 minutes, gently stir, check seasoning and serve.

    HOB: From frozen, gently heat in a suitable pan with about 2 tablespoons of water until thoroughly hot. Adjust consistency and seasoning if required.

    APPLIANCES VARY, ADJUST TIMING ACCORDINGLY. DO NOT OVERHEAT.

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 48 reviews
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    MR RAYMOND JANSSENS

    Always a top quality product.

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    Chris B Foulds
    Excellent

    A good company to deal with

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    Ceri Williams
    Excellent service, delicious meals

    Once again 5 star service and the meals I already know whatever you choose will be 5 star too. I guaranteed it will be delicious. Totally recommend

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    Carol Kosy
    Wonderful taste

    Very tasty meals, generous portions and tasty in a spiced way rather than an excrutiating burn the roof of your mouth off way.

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    Alan Spillar
    Excellent meal

    Superb family meal. Easy to cook, generous portions and amazing tastes.

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