Methi chicken curry with fenugreek and tomato
Chicken thighs in a savoury tomato gravy with the bittersweet, grassy flavour of fenugreek.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.76 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the onions with the salt for 12 minutes, stirring, until soft and golden brown.
12 min - 2
Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the turmeric, coriander, cumin and chilli powder for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes until the outside turns white.
5 min - 4
Pour in the tomatoes and 150 ml water. Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
20 min - 5
Rub the fenugreek leaves between your palms into the pan. Take off the heat for 2 minutes, then stir in the yoghurt a spoonful at a time so it does not split.
- 6
Sprinkle with garam masala and serve with rice or naan.
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