Again, not a hiking meal but a family favourite. It may sound like a curious blend of flavors (it is not actually an Indian recipe -as you would think) but quite delicious nonetheless. Your taste might dictate a little more curry perhaps but these ingredients keep my family happy. Enjoy:
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil
1 lge onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 small chilli, seeded and chopped
700g chicken thighs
1.5 cups red lentils, rinsed
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 lge potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 apple, chopped
1 red capsicum, chopped
2 teaspoons dried cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
Half teaspoon cinnamon
2 litres chicken stock
2 sachets (=2 cups) coconut milk powder
2 teaspoons Clive of India curry powder
Salt/pepper
Juice of one lemon
Chopped fresh coriander for servin
Method:
- Cut chicken into cubes and brown in hot oil. Remove
- Fry onion, garlic and chilli in hot oil, then add spices and cook 2 minutes
- Add all ingredients EXCEPT coconut milk powder and lemon juice
- Cook 30-40 minutes until thick
- Add coconut milk powder mixed with water and lemon juice.
- Serve garnished with chopped fresh coriander.
