Chicken and Lentils with Cashews

Curry, in a Hurry

You don’t need to be a culinary expert to make a great curry–and this recipe for Chicken Lentil Curry can prove it. Cutting down your cooking time to just under an hour, this dish has all the characteristics of a tasty Indian curry without the wait. Of course, no creamy stew, sauce or curry is complete without the perfect rice companion.

For its classic Indian components, we’ve paired this savory lentil and chicken concoction with our Boil-in-Bag Success® Basmati Rice. Aside from its rice, like most authentic curries, it’s important to start by heating up your seasonings. This activates the flavors in your curry paste, powder and/or dried spices and ensures you get the most out of your curry.

For this recipe, you’ll do just that by sautéing onions with minced garlic, curry powder, and cumin into a tasty aromatic mixture. Next, comes the chicken. Browned up to perfection and then coated with lentils and simmered until cooked through.

To top things off, you’ll add a healthy dose of fresh yogurt and chopped walnuts– giving this curry the creamy texture and added crunch that makes it impossible to resist.

For the Veg Heads

For a vegetarian alternative to this recipe, omit the chicken and add chopped vegetables such as cauliflower, sweet potato, or butternut squash and cook until tender.