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    One pot harissa chicken curry

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    A tasty harissa chicken curry that's full of flavour, and easy to make as it's a one pot meal. Here's how to make it

    Here's a warming, one-pot chicken, lentil and potato curry you're sure to make time and time and again as it's so easy, quick and tasty.

    This was actually one of three recipes contained in the latest delivery box from Gousto, who I'm working with to bring you exciting new cooking ideas every month.

    If you haven’t heard of Gousto, it’s a food delivery service where they do pretty much everything except the cooking. In each box, you get everything you need to create three meals for two or four people, depending on the size of box you choose. The only things you’ll need from the cupboards are oil, salt and pepper. Everything else, from spices, to fresh veg, to noodles, to rice vinegar, is all included in the box in perfectly measured portions. You just chop, mix, cook and serve by following the recipe cards, which include step-by-step photographs to help you along the way.

    Here's how to make this month's recipe, one-pot harissa chicken curry served up with a simple side of seasoned yoghurt and spring onions. Serves two, generously.

    ingredidents for One pot harissa chicken curry including chicken, potatoes and spices laid out on a white background.

    Ingredients

    • 100 g (3.53 oz) red lentils
    • 2 tbsp harissa paste gluten free if required
    • 15 g (0.53 oz) fresh root ginger
    • 1 chicken stock (bouillon) cube gluten free if required
    • 400 g (14.11 oz) potatoes
    • 2 spring onions
    • 200 g (7.05 oz) diced chicken
    • 120 g (4.23 oz) natural yogurt
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • salt and black pepper

    Equipment

    Instructions

    1. Get some of the prep work done first by boil a kettle and chopping the potatoes into quarters and cut again into 1cm thick pieces
    2. Peel and grate the ginger (Tip: peel the ginger with a teaspoon scraping the skin across the root) and set aside
    3. Add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil to a large pot with matching lid on a medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the potatoes, stir frequently. Slice the spring onions diagonally into 1cm pieces, keeping the whites and greens separated
    4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, coat the chicken with half of the harissa paste, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and add to the potato pot, cook for 2 minutes or until brown and seared all over, stirring frequently
    5. Dissolve the stock cube in 500ml (1 pt) of boiling water in a measuring jug. Add the stock to the chick and potato pot. Stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pot as you bring to the boil
    6. Add the red lentils, half of the whites of the spring onions, remaining harissa paste, ginger and 1 tbsp of yoghurt to the pot
    7. Once boiling, reduce to a rapid simmer and cook with a lid on for 7 minutes, or until the lentils and potatoes are cooked through and most of the water has been absorbed
    8. Meanwhile, combine the remaining yoghurt with the remaining whites of the spring onions. Mix well and season to your taste with salt and pepper
    9. Give the curry a good stir and add 100ml (3.4 fl oz) of boiling water if it is too dry.
    10. Serve up the curry with a dollop of yoghurt and the remaining spring onions.

    Enjoy!

    Are you tempted to try this harissa chicken curry at home? Let me know if you try it!

    Here's the recipe for one pot harissa chicken curry again in a printable format.

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    4.3 from 3 votes

    One Pot Harissa Chicken Curry Recipe

    Here’s a warming, one-pot chicken, lentil and potato curry you’re sure to make time and time and again as it’s so easy, quick and tasty.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time30 minutes mins
    Course: Spicy mains
    Cuisine: North African
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: Gousto

    Ingredients

    • 100 g (3.53 oz) red lentils
    • 2 tbsp harissa paste gluten free if required
    • 15 g (0.53 oz) fresh root ginger
    • 1 chicken stock (bouillon) cube gluten free if required
    • 400 g (14.11 oz) potatoes
    • 2 spring onions
    • 200 g (7.05 oz) diced chicken
    • 120 g (4.23 oz) natural yogurt
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Get some of the prep work done first by boil a kettle and chopping the potatoes into quarters and cut again into 1cm thick pieces
    • Peel and grate the ginger (Tip: peel the ginger with a teaspoon scraping the skin across the root) and set aside
    • Add 1-2 tbsp of olive oil to a large pot with matching lid on a medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the potatoes, stir frequentlySlice the spring onions diagonally into 1cm pieces, keeping the whites and greens separated
    • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, coat the chicken with half of the harissa paste, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and add to the potato pot, cook for 2 minutes or until brown and seared all over, stirring frequently
    • Dissolve the stock cube in 500ml (1 pt) of boiling water in a measuring jug. Add the stock to the chick and potato pot. Stir to combine, scraping the bottom of the pot as you bring to the boil
    • Add the red lentils, half of the whites of the spring onions, remaining harissa paste, ginger and 1 tbsp of yoghurt to the pot
    • Once boiling, reduce to a rapid simmer and cook with a lid on for 7 minutes, or until the lentils and potatoes are cooked through and most of the water has been absorbed
    • Meanwhile, combine the remaining yoghurt with the remaining whites of the spring onions. Mix well and season to your taste with salt and pepper
    • Give the curry a good stir and add 100ml (3.4 fl oz) of boiling water if it is too dry.
    • Serve up the curry with a dollop of yoghurt and the remaining spring onions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 782mg | Potassium: 886mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 441IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 5mg
    * Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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    1. Mama Owl | Jooleroo says

      January 02, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      What a clever idea! This recipe looks amazing, think I'll have to give it a try

      Reply
    2. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet says

      January 01, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      I don't use harissa nearly enough in my cooking. In 2015 this is going to change! Lovely looking one pot you have there, Emily.

      Reply
    3. Margot C&V (@coffeenvanilla) says

      December 30, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      That sounds like something my family would really enjoy, we love curries and lentils but I have never tried harissa paste... thank you for sharing this!

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth says

      December 30, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      I love the idea of this company, I only wish I lived in an area where they could deliver! A super recipe, beautifully photographed. I'm so hungry now!

      Reply
    5. Camilla @FabFood4All says

      December 30, 2014 at 4:35 pm

      Sounds really tasty. We have adapted a Ceasar Salad recipe from Gousto which we eat all the time now:-)

      Reply
    6. Kavey says

      December 30, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Delicious spices to counter the cool weather outside. Looks lovely!

      Reply
    7. Kate - gluten free alchemist says

      December 29, 2014 at 1:12 pm

      I love Harissa. I think the smokiness of it always adds an extra special something to a dish. And one-pots are always great for fitting into busy days....

      Reply
    8. Emily Leary says

      December 26, 2014 at 11:56 am

      They do indeed. If you have a look here https://www.gousto.co.uk/this-weeks-recipes you can see they always offer plenty of veggie options each week :)

      Reply
    9. Natalie Ray says

      December 26, 2014 at 5:25 am

      Gousto sounds amazing, what a fab idea. I am also going to blog about healthy meals tomorrow, really crave them after Christmas. Do Gousto offer vegetarian options?x

      Reply
    10. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      December 24, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      That looks delicious- I never thought of using harissa as a substitute for curry paste!

      Reply
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