Chicken Madras curry

Serves: 4
Takes: 30 mins
Cals per serving: 665 (including rice)
Fat per serving: 25g
Cost per serving: £1.23

300g (12oz) basmati rice
1tbsp groundnut oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
750g (1lb 11oz) skinless chicken thigh fillets,
thinly sliced
75g (3oz) Madras curry paste
250g (9oz) green beans, trimmed
125ml (4 1/2fl oz) chicken stock

1. Cook basmati rice in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, according to packet instructions. Drain and return to pan. Cover and keep warm.
2. Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan and stir-fry the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the chicken and continue to stir-fry for 5 mins until chicken is golden.
3. Add curry paste and stir-fry for another minute. Stir in beans and stock. Simmer on a low heat for about 8 mins until sauce thickens slightly and chicken is cooked through. Serve in bowls with the rice.

Top tip: A cooling cucumber raita is the perfect side dish to serve with curry. Mix together 250ml/8fl oz natural yogurt, 1/2 cucumber, grated or finely chopped, a large handful of chopped mint leaves and a pinch of salt. If grating the cucumber, squeeze out a little of the water before mixing with the other ingredients. Make the day before, if possible, and serve well-chilled with crisp poppadoms and mango chutney.

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