Mary Berry's 'wonderful' chicken curry recipe that takes just 10 minutes to prepare

Chicken curry is the ultimate comfort dish, and luckily with the right recipe, it's a breeze to prepare. Mary Berry's one-pan spiced chicken curry isn't just delicious; it's also ideal for those looking to rustle up a homemade dinner quickly without having to slave over the stove.

You'll only need to spend about 10 to 15 minutes preparing this dish before popping it into the oven to roast for 45 minutes. The mild flavour makes this curry an excellent choice for a family dinner that both kids and grown-ups can enjoy, and as everything cooks in one pan, you'll have much less washing up to do later.

In her book 'Family Sunday Lunches', Mary notes: "This curry is fragrant and not hot, just a wonderful combination of flavours. If it is heat that you like though, add more chilli.", reports the Express.

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Here's how to whip up Mary Berry's spiced chicken curry:

Ingredients:

• 12 boneless and skinless chicken thighs (roughly around 1kg)

• Four garlic cloves

• Three onions

• Two red peppers

• One red chilli

• Six centimetres of fresh ginger

• Three tablespoons of sunflower oil

• Half a teaspoon of ground cloves

• Two tablespoons of mango chutney

• Two and a half tablespoons of curry powder

• Three tablespoons of tomato puree

• Salt and pepper

What you'll need for your kitchen:

• Large oven-proof frying pan with lid

• Food processor (optional)

Instructions:

Start by preheating your oven to 160C (140C for fan-assisted ovens or gas mark 3).

Get your veggies ready. Roughly chop the onions, ginger, red peppers, and red chilli.

Cut the chicken into strips, season with salt and pepper, then heat in oil in a large frying pan. Cook the chicken in two batches until it's golden, then transfer to a plate and set aside. Next, toss the chopped onions and peppers into the pan and sauté them for three to four minutes.

Blitz the garlic, chilli and ginger in a food processor to create a paste. If you don't have a food processor, you can also use a knife, garlic press or mortar and pestle. Next, add this paste to your frying pan with the onions and peppers, followed by the spices. Bring back the chicken into the pan and give it a good stir to ensure it's well coated in the spice mix.

Now, add the rest of your ingredients to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover it with a lid and pop it in the oven. Let the curry cook for about 45 minutes or until it's tender.

Once it's ready, take it out of the oven and voila! Your tasty homemade curry is ready to be served.

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