Tamarind Tree Gourmet Recipes.

Slow Cooked Lamb Madras

Slow Cooked Lamb Madras

Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 cans (400g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 800g –1kg lamb shoulder, diced 1 Jar of Tamarind Tree Madras Aunty's Chettinad Curry Paste 1 brown onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 400g canned crushed tomatoes 1 tablespoon tomato paste 150ml Coconut milk (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika 1 ½ cups of beef stock 1 tablespoon of lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Method Heat a frying pan with a little oil and brown the lamb in batches until browned, set aside. In the...

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Butter Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Butter Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Ingredients: For the chicken 4 cans (400g each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 Jar Tamarind Tree Butter Chicken Makhan Walla Curry Paste 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk 2 medium brown onions, finely diced 2-3 tbsp olive oil or ghee substitute  4 cups baby spinach (loosely packed) 1 tsp garam masala Salt to taste Fresh coriander to garnish and lemon to finish Method Heat oil or ghee in a large heavy-based pot over medium heat. Sauté onions 6-8 minutes until soft and lightly golden.  Add butter chicken paste and cook for 2 minutes.  Stir in the coconut milk and ½ cup...

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Chicken Tikka Wraps

Chicken Tikka Wraps

30 minutes (plus marinade time) Serves 6 Ingredients: For the chicken 1kg chicken breast, diced 1 jar Tamarind Tree Classic Tikka Tandoori Paste 6 tablespoons plain yogurt 2 tablespoons oil Juice of one lemon (optional) For the wraps 6 large tortillas, naan breads, or chapatis 2 cups of shredded lettuce 3 tomatoes, sliced 1 large red onion, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, sliced (optional) Yogurt Sauce Mix Tamarind Tree Classic Tikka Tandoori Paste, yogurt, oil, and lemon juice.  Coat the chicken well and marinate for 20 minutes to overnight. Cook in 1½ cups plain yogurt 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise Salt to taste...

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Classic Butter Chicken

Classic Butter Chicken

45 minutes (plus marinade time) Serves 6 Ingredients: 1.5kg chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite-sized chunks 1 jar Tamarind Tree Butter Chicken Curry Paste 400gms plain Greek yogurt (coconut yogurt for dairy-free) 3 tablespoons oil or ghee 1½ large onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 1 can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1½ cups thickened cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free) 2 tablespoon butter Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish  Method In a large bowl, combine the chicken, ½ jar of Tamarind Tree Butter Chicken Curry Paste, and the yogurt.  Mix well,...

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