Curry Pasta - Pakistani Style Recipe

This flavorful dish is a perfect blend of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and rich coconut milk, served over spaghetti. Its sure to be a hit at your next meal!

Ingredients

• cup chickpea flour (besan)
• 4 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 3 fresh curry leaves
• 1 pound cubed skinless, boneless chicken
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons hot paprika
• cup water
• 1 (2 ounce) package coconut milk powder
• 1 cup water
• 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
• 3 green chile peppers, sliced into thin rings
• cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lemon, cut into thin slices

Directions

1. Toast chickpea flour: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpea flour and cook, stirring frequently, until it darkens slightly and releases a fragrant aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool in a bowl.
2. Saut vegetables and chicken: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced red bell peppers and fresh curry leaves. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the cubed chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
3. Combine spices: In a small bowl, mix together the turmeric, hot paprika, and toasted chickpea flour. Sprinkle this spice blend over the chicken mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes to incorporate.
4. Add liquids: Pour in cup of water to prevent the spices from sticking to the pan. In a separate bowl, dissolve the coconut milk powder in 1 cup of water, then add this coconut milk mixture to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and stir occasionally while preparing the pasta.
5. Cook spaghetti: Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and stir occasionally. Cook uncovered for about 12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender but still firm to the bite. Drain the pasta in a colander.
6. Combine pasta and chicken mixture: Transfer the cooked spaghetti to a serving bowl. Pour the chicken and spice mixture over the pasta, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
7. Garnish and serve: Top the dish with sliced green chilies, chopped cilantro, and fresh lemon slices for an added burst of flavor and color. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Note: Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.