Spicy Oven Baked Mumbai Curry

When I make curry for dinner, I usually cook it stove top however after making it this way I can not figure out why I haven't done this sooner. Placing a dish inside the oven and walking away from the kitchen became more tastier and easier with recipe.  

Spicy Oven Baked Mumbai Curry

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2 teaspoons coconut oil or 2 tablespoons butter

1 large onion, peeled and chopped

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

2 to 3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 kg (approximately 6 pieces) of skinless boneless chicken breast, cut in half

2 tablespoons Mumbai Seasoning Mix

1 large can of diced tomatoes (approximately 796ml)

Pre heat oven to 350ºF. 

In A large skillet sauté the onion, carrots, garlic in the coconut oil for a few minutes, until slightly soft.

Add the pieces of chicken and begin to sear on all sides. Sprinkle the Mumbai seasoning mix over the chicken and vegetables and sauté for a bit longer. Add the diced tomatoes and stir. Transfer the chicken curry mixture to a large casserole baking dish, add salt and pepper to taste, bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Serve with brown rice and chutney.

Notes: Try this recipe using chicken thighs. Make this dish vegetarian. Add more Mumbai seasoning for a truly hot curry! Try a different curry spice mix or create your own. Also curry paste may work too, although I have never tried it.

* Mumbai Seasoning Mix may consist of the following: Coriander, Cayenne, Ginger, Tumeric, Pepper and Spices. 

Have a good weekend everyone! - JD