Calcutta Chicken Curry Food

CALCUTTA CHICKEN CURRY - HCG PHASE 2

Steps:

• Dissolve spices in chicken broth in a small saucepan.
• Add chopped onion, garlic and chicken.
• Sauté chicken in liquid until fully cooked and liquid is reduced by half.
• Additional water may be added to achieve desired consistency.
• Serve hot or cold.

CALCUTTA CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Mix the salt, pepper, and flour together in a bowl and add the chicken pieces to coat.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Add the chicken in two batches, sauteing each batch until lightly browned; remove the chicken to a plate. Add the remaining butter and oil to the warm pot, and add the onions, carrots, and celery. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the curry powder and turmeric and cook for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, and tomatoes and stir. Turn the heat down, partially cover the pot, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and gently cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly. Serve with steamed rice and garnishes.

CALCUTTA BEEF CURRY

Steps:

• Cube meat to 1 1/2 inches. Heat oil in medium saucepan; add the onion and garlic and cook slowly until soft.
• Crush the black pepper, coriander and cumin seeds (pound gently in mortar and pestle so that they just crushed--not powdered). Add to saucepan with the chilies (for a milder taste, remove seeds before crushing), and cook for a minute. Add the grated ginger and turmeric; stir for 1-2 minutes.
• Add the beef, turning quickly to coat with spices. Pour in the beef stock simmer for 15 minutes, and then add the salt.
• Combine coconut with hot water in liquidiser, blend for 1-2 minutes. Pour mixture into saucepan; squeeze in the juice of the lemon.
• Bring back to boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Thicken with corn flour if necessary.
• Serve with Basmati rice and accompaniments.

CALCUTTA CHICKEN SALAD FROM THE STEINBECK HOUSE

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients, except garnishes, very gently, smoothing out top.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Serve on lettuce lined plate or on circles of peeled cantaloupe with lettuce leaves.
• Garnish as desired. Serve as a main dish with bread.

CALCUTTA CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Rip chicken into bite size pieces.
• Mix mayo, chutney, curry powder, and any or all of the optional ingredients.
• Combine with chicken and enjoy!