Friday night curry

I am deliriously happy, it's a Friday night, there's a glass of wine in my hand, I've made a curry.....and I fly to Ibiza tomorrow, life is good! 

I adore curry, if it's done well it has layers of flavour and is fresh and lively! Have you ever wondered how sauces from the curry house aren't like those at home.....there's one secret, and I will share it with you today....

Ingredients (2 people)

3 chicken breasts, 1tbsp olive oil, 1 red pepper, 1/2 courgette, handful mushrooms, 1 red onion, small bunch of green beans, 2 chopped cloves garlic, water, 1/2tsp of garam masala, turmeric, ground coriander, and cinnamon. 1/4tsp of ground cloves, 1tsp curry powder, squeeze lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. 

Cut the chicken and vegetables in to bite size cubes. Heat the oil in a big pan and gently fry the chicken until golden brown. Whilst the chicken is browning put the onion in a blender or small chopper with a splash of water and blitz until smooth - this is the secret!

Once the chicken is brown add all the veg except the beans and gently fry for 5 minutes. Next add the garlic and spices and fry for a couple of minutes. Tip in the onion mixture and fry for a few minutes. Add enough water to barely cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes. Add the beans, and season to taste with the salt, pepper and lemon. The sauce should have thickened, however if it is a little runny just cook uncovered for a few minutes. 

Serve with rice or cous cous and a spoon of natural yoghurt. Divine!