Chicken and Lentil Curry

This is such a simple recipe yet the flavours and textures are amazing every time I cook it.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings People

Add the cumin and coriander seeds to a dry saucepan and toast for 1-2 minutes. Add the oil and the onions. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly until browned.
1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp coriander seeds, 1 tbsp rapeseed oil, 2 medium onions
Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and chicken pieces and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly.
4 cloves garlic, 3 cm fresh ginger, 2 large green chillies, 400 g chicken thigh
Add the chilli powder, garam masala and turmeric powder along with the lemon juice, tomatoes and 500ml water.
½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 large lemon, 400 g chopped tomatoes, 500 ml cold water
Bring to the boil, mix well, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add the lentils and simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until cooked.
150 g red lentils