When the appetising aromas of this butter chicken curry dish start to fill your kitchen, don’t be surprised to hear hungry cries of, “Hurry with the curry!”. That’s because the fragrances released from frying the onion, garlic, fresh ginger, and our special butter chicken spice mix for the curry base are sure to make anyone’s mouth water.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 200ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
FRY THE Chicken
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.
COOK THE CURRY BASE
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, and the Chicken spice mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato and 200ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).
A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the Cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 5-6 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried Chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.
GRUB’S UP!
Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef!
BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
FRY THE Chicken
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.
COOK THE CURRY BASE
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, and the Chicken spice mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, and 400ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).
A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the Cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 6-7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried Chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.
GRUB’S UP!
Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef!
BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
FRY THE Chicken
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.
COOK THE CURRY BASE
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, and the Chicken spice mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, and 600ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).
A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the Cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 7-8 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried Chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.
GRUB’S UP!
Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef!
BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 800ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
FRY THE Chicken
Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside.
COOK THE CURRY BASE
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced Onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated Garlic, the grated ginger, and the Chicken spice mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, and 800ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally).
A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE
Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the Cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 7-8 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried Chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.
GRUB’S UP!
Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R117.98
for 4 servings · R29.50 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Fresh Ginger needs 40 gSoya Ginger Chicken Booster Bowl™ 350 g 350 g at R99.99 · 11% of packR11.43
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Fresh Coriander needs 15 gFree Range Smoked Paprika & Coriander Deboned Chicken Avg 1 kg 1 kg at R164.99 · 2% of packR2.47
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Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Stock Chunks Avg 800 g 800 g at R27.99 · 75% of packR20.99
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 27% of packR12.00
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White Basmati Rice needs 400 mlFully Cooked White Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Fresh Cream needs 160 mlFresh Full Cream Milk 2 L 2 L at R38.99 · 8% of packR3.12
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- Chicken Spice Mix
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Simple Chicken Curry?
The preparation time for Simple Chicken Curry with fluffy basmati rice is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Simple Chicken Curry with fluffy basmati rice?
The total time required to make Simple Chicken Curry with fluffy basmati rice is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Simple Chicken Curry provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Simple Chicken Curry?
Chicken, Chicken Spice Mix, Cream, Fresh Coriander, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Tomato, White Basmati Rice
What is the nutritional information of Simple Chicken Curry?
Calories: 722, Carbs: 89 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 46.5 grams, Sugar: 9.8 grams, Salt: 243 grams
How do I prepare Simple Chicken Curry?
COOK THE CURRY BASE: Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the diced onion until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the grated garlic, the grated ginger, and the chicken spice mix. Fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chopped tomato, and 400ml of water. Simmer until thickened, 13-15 minutes (stirring occasionally). FRY THE CHICKEN: Place a pot over medium heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the chicken pieces until golden but not cooked through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot and set aside. BEGIN WITH THE BASMATI: Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover. GRUB’S UP!: Bowl up the curry and garnish with the chopped coriander. Serve alongside the steamy basmati rice. Wow, Chef! A DREAMY CREAMY SAUCE: Once the sauce has thickened, stir through the cream and simmer until starting to thicken again, 6-7 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, add the fried chicken pieces. Loosen with a splash of water, if necessary. Add a sweetener and seasoning.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Simple Chicken Curry?
Chicken, Chicken Spice Mix, Cream, Fresh Coriander, Garlic, Ginger, Onion, Tomato, White Basmati Rice
How many calories does Simple Chicken Curry have?
722 calories
How much fat content does Simple Chicken Curry have?
grams