Chicken, Lentil, Potato Curry

Description: I can't remember where I got this recipe from. I probably first cooked it over 12 years ago and it is now on a handwritten scrap of paper.

Ingredients:

• 6 ounces red lentils
• 2 garlic cloves (I use the ready crushed stuff out of a jar, 2tsp)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 ounces butter
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and cut into chunks
• 8 ounces potatoes, boiled and diced
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 -2 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mango chutney
• salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Fry the lentils, garlic and onions in the butter. Add the ginger and curry powder and continue to cook for 10 minutes over a low heat.
2. Add the chicken and potatoes. and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes and enough water to cover the mixture.
4. Cover and cook until all the water is absorbed (about 20- 30 minutes) Add the yoghurt and chutney and season.
5. Mix well and serve with boiled rice.