Mauritian Chicken Curry

Name: Mauritian Chicken Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: african
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 curry leaves finely chopped; 1 medium onion finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves finely grated; 2cm ginger finely grated; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 green chilli finely chopped; 1 tbsp thyme leaves; 3 tbsp Mauritian curry powder; 600g skinless chicken thigh fillets, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes chopped; 2 large potatoes cut into quarters; 1/2 red onion finely sliced, to serve; 1 tbsp coriander leaves to serve; basmati rice sliced cucumber, fresh rotis and satini pomme d’amour, to serve; 2 large ripe tomatoes finely chopped; 1 green chilli finely chopped; 1/2 white onion finely chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil

4.30 (14)

⏱ 50 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 african ✅ Easy 🏷 Main course

This aromatic Mauritian chicken curry features tender thigh pieces and potatoes cooked in a spiced gravy. It is accompanied by a fresh tomato and chilli side dish known as satini pomme d’amour. Traditionally served with fluffy basmati rice, cucumber, and soft rotis, it makes a complete and flavourful meal for four people. The dish comes together in just 50 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner or supper.

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
8 curry leaves finely chopped
1 medium onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves finely grated
2cm ginger finely grated
1 cinnamon stick
1 green chilli finely chopped
1 tbsp thyme leaves
3 tbsp Mauritian curry powder
600g skinless chicken thigh fillets, chopped
2 medium tomatoes chopped
2 large potatoes cut into quarters
1/2 red onion finely sliced, to serve
1 tbsp coriander leaves to serve
basmati rice sliced cucumber, fresh rotis and satini pomme d’amour, to serve
2 large ripe tomatoes finely chopped
1 green chilli finely chopped
1/2 white onion finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil

Method

Warm the oil in a large saucepan. Add the curry leaves, onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon stick, chilli and thyme, cooking for 5 mins until the onion softens, stirring often.
Combine the curry powder with a little water in a bowl to form a paste. Stir this paste into the pan for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat them in the spices.
Put in the chopped tomatoes, potatoes and 1 tsp salt. Add water until it nearly covers the chicken and potatoes. Cook for around 25 mins until everything is cooked through, then remove the cinnamon stick.
For the satini pomme d’amour, combine all its ingredients in a bowl. Ladle the curry into bowls and top with coriander leaves and red onion. Serve with basmati rice, cucumber slices, rotis and the tomato side.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories456 kcal

Fat19 g

Saturates4 g

Carbs32 g

Sugars10 g

Fibre9 g

Protein34 g

Sodium600 mg

Salt1 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategoryMain course

Cuisineafrican