Rose Harissa Chicken & Mediterranean Vegetable Tray Bake
A vibrant one-pan dinner featuring chicken thighs coated in fragrant rose harissa, roasted with Mediterranean vegetables, chorizo, and red wine for a richly spiced, robust meal.
Tender chicken and cauliflower in a warmly-spiced yoghurt sauce with turmeric, cumin and garam masala, topped with toasted almonds and spring onions for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
This curry brings together tender chunks of chicken and cauliflower in a rich, warmly-spiced sauce. It's become a regular in our house, especially on those damp evenings when you want something properly warming but don't fancy spending ages at the cooker.
The base starts like many good curries - onions cooked down with garlic, ginger and chilli until soft and fragrant. The spices go in next, giving off that lovely aroma that fills the kitchen. I've kept the spice blend straightforward: turmeric, cumin and garam masala provide plenty of flavour without overwhelming the dish.
The cauliflower works alongside the chicken rather than just being a side vegetable - it catches the sauce brilliantly in all its little florets.
A bit of oyster sauce might seem odd in a curry, but trust me - it adds a lovely savoury depth. The sauce comes together with tinned tomatoes and Greek yoghurt, making it creamy but not heavy.
While the chicken and cauliflower simmer away, they soak up all those flavours. The pak choi adds a nice bit of green and keeps its slight crunch if you pop it in near the end. A handful of toasted almonds and spring onions on top gives everything a nice bite and freshness.
The cauliflower becomes properly tender without turning to mush, catching every bit of that spiced sauce in its florets. You can have this ready in about 40 minutes, and most of that time the curry's just bubbling away by itself. It's grand with rice, but sometimes we have it with couscous if we're in a hurry, or naan bread for mopping up the sauce.
The combination of textures makes this curry particularly satisfying - the tender chicken, soft cauliflower florets, slight crunch from the pak choi stems, and that final scattering of toasted almonds all work together beautifully.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheats well, though pak choi is best added fresh if making ahead.
Serve with steamed rice, couscous, or naan bread for mopping up the sauce. A dollop of extra yoghurt on the side works nicely too.
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