Chicken Pathia
A hot, sweet and sour tomato curry with tender chicken thighs. A big batch that tastes even better the next day.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 345kcal
- 15.9gcarbs
- 11.1gof which sugars
- 10.6gfat
- 2.9gsaturates
- 44.8gprotein
- 3.8gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onions for 10 minutes, stirring, until soft and golden.
10 min - 2
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder and garam masala for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the tomato purée, tomatoes, water, sugar and salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Add the chicken, cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the chicken is cooked through with no pink and the sauce is thick.
20 min - 5
Stir in the lemon juice and half the coriander. Taste and add more salt, lemon or chilli if you like.
- 6
Cool within 1 hour and refrigerate. It keeps for 3 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer in portion tubs.
- 7
Defrost overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a pan for 10 minutes or microwave for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway, until steaming hot all the way through. Reheat only once. Scatter over the remaining coriander.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
