James Martin’s Butter Chicken + Video

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Watch James Martin make a Butter Chicken curry with Shemin’s Curry Paste to create “A curry to beat any takeaway!” First shown on the BBC in his Home Comforts series, this recipe has gone on to please thousands of curry lovers around the UK.

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Shemin’s Mild Curry Paste brings together a carefully balanced mix of spices to create a warm, aromatic curry without the heat. Made using our family recipe, it’s perfect for mild, comforting dishes that are full of flavour and easy to enjoy any day of the week. A simple way to cook delicious, family-friendly curries at home.

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Ingredients

3 tbsp desiccated coconut
200g basmati rice
40g butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely sliced
50g Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste (Mild, Medium, Hot or Chilli-Free)
500g chicken breasts, skinned and cut into 2cm slices
200g canned chopped tomatoes
300ml coconut milk
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1 lime, juice only
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How to make James Martin’s Butter Chicken + Video

Put the desiccated coconut in a pan and toast it dry until golden-brown. Remove from the pan and set aside
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until just softened
Add Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste with a splash of water and stir-fry for a further minute
Add the chicken to the pan and stir well to coat in the sauce
Add tomatoes and coconut milk, stir well and bring to the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes
Stir in the chopped coriander, mint and lime juice, then stir in the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with desiccated coconut
Serve with basmati rice and Shemin’s Indian Breads

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