Ingredients


4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs

½ lemon, juice only

1 tsp garam masala

salt

2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter)

1 large onion, finely chopped

ready-made madras curry paste, 1-2 tbsp for mild, 3 tbsp for medium-hot, and 4-5 tbsp for hot

1x400g can chopped tomatoes

50g/2oz desiccated coconut

small handful of fresh coriander, chopped


Preparation time       less than 30 mins
Cooking time            30 mins to 1 hour


Method


1.Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and mix with the lemon juice, and garam masala and season with salt.

2.Heat the oil or ghee in a deep frying pan or saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 6-7 minutes until softened and becoming golden.