Shivi Ramoutar Coconut Curry Sauce Food

COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring regularly, for 10 minutes, or until softened and browned.
• Add the garlic and spices and cook, stirring continuously, for about 20 seconds.
• Add the coconut milk, chopped tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to the boil, then simmer for a few minutes, until thickened.
• If cooking to eat now, add your chosen ingredients (see tip below), or leave to cool and then pour the sauce into ice-cube trays to freeze.
• To cook the sauce from frozen, place the cubes into a large saucepan with a splash of water, and cover and cook on a low heat until defrosted. Then you can add your ingredient options and simmer until cooked through.

ONE-POT CHICKEN & CURRY RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a a large casserole dish (that has a lid) over a medium heat, then fry the onion, garlic and ginger until brown and fragrant, about 10 mins. Stir in the curry paste, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon, and stir for a few minutes. Add the chicken and cook for another couple of minutes, stirring to colour on all sides.
• Add the rice, stir well, then stir in the stock, coconut milk, a generous pinch of seasoning, the veg and raisins. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, pop the lid on and cook for about 25-30 mins until the water has been absorbed, the chicken and rice are cooked through, and the veg is tender. Season to taste. Remove the cardamom and cinnamon stick, then scatter over the almonds and coriander. Serve with yogurt and mango chutney on the side.

COCONUT CASHEW & BUTTERNUT SQUASH CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Tip in the onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened, about 10 mins. Add the garlic, ginger and curry powder, and cook for about 20 seconds, continuing to stir.
• Tip in the coconut milk, tomatoes, cashew nuts, raisins, chickpeas and squash. Pour in 200ml water, then bring to the boil and immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered until the squash is tender, about 20 mins, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking. Season to taste. If freezing, leave to cool completely first. Can be frozen for up to one month. Reheat from frozen at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 for 10-15 mins. Serve with rice, naan and pickles, if you like.