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Nutrition:

  • kcal0
  • fat0g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs0g
  • sugars0g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    Heat oil in a large shallow pan. Throw in onions and cook for 10 mins, or until soft. Tip in the garlic and ginger, then cook for a further 2 mins, watching the garlic doesn’t burn. Stir in curry paste and cook for another min.

  • step 2

    Now pour in 1 litre of cold water, the tomatoes and 1 tsp salt. Give it a good stir and bring to the boil. Cook the sauce over a high heat for about 10 mins, or until the liquid has reduced by a third. Will keep for 1 week in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months.

RECIPE TIPS
SHORTCUT CHICKEN CURRY

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan, tip in 450g skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces and cook 5 mins. Add in 250g cooked potatoes, cut into chunks and 200g frozen spinach. Pour over 1 batch (250ml) Basic curry sauce and cook for 5-10 mins until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened. Stir through 3 tbsp thick yogurt and serve. Or substitute the chicken for 500g of cubed lamb steak.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2006

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