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Spicy Baked Moussaka

Chicken Tikka Traybake Recipe

Big flavour. Minimal effort. One tray. This easy Chicken Tikka Traybake is perfect for busy days in the run-up to Christmas - everything goes into one roasting tray.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serves

4-6

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Medium Indian Curry Paste

Our multi-award winning Indian Curry Paste will be your new secret when it comes to Indian cooking.

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Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste

Our multi-award winning paste will be your new secret when it comes to Indian cooking. 

Ingredients

  • 2 peppers, cut into wedges
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 700g chicken thigh fillets
  • 1 pot (100g) Shemin’s Tikka Paste
  • 150g natural yoghurt or 400g coconut milk (alternative option)
  • 100g broccoli
  • A handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 red chilli, sliced (optional)
  • 1–2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • Knob of butter (to finish)

How to make Chicken Tikka Traybake

Prepare the tray

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the peppers, potatoes and cherry tomatoes into a large, shallow roasting tray.

Make the marinade

In a small bowl, mix the Shemin’s Tikka Paste with the yoghurt (or coconut milk if using). Pour half of the marinade over the vegetables, add the oil and a pinch of salt (if using), then toss to coat.

Step 3

Coat the chicken thighs in the remaining marinade. Do the same with the broccoli, then set the broccoli aside.

Step 4

Lay the marinated chicken on top of the vegetables, making sure everything is in a single layer. Roast for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Add the broccoli to the tray and return to the oven for a further 15 minutes. Check the chicken is cooked through — it should be piping hot with no pink in the centre.

Step 6

Remove the tray from the oven and add a knob of butter, allowing it to melt into the sauce for extra richness. Scatter over the sliced red chilli (if using) and serve straight from the tray.

Tips

  • Don’t overcrowd the tray – Make sure everything sits in a single layer so the vegetables roast rather than steam.
  • Chicken thighs work best – They stay juicy at high heat and take on the marinade beautifully.
  • More flavour? You can marinate the chicken up to 24 hours ahead for even deeper flavour.
  • Use what you’ve got – Courgettes, red onion, cauliflower or leftover roast potatoes all work well in this traybake.

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Spicy Baked Moussaka

A dish found in the cuisines of the countries of the former Ottoman Empire, with many local and regional variations.  A good moussaka is a joy to behold with spiced lamb mingling with aubergines and a delicious creamy sauce.

Ingredients

2 medium Aubergines
2-3 tbsp Olive oil
800g Minced lamb or beef
100g Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste (Mild, Medium, Hot or Chilli-Free)
1 400g can Chopped tomatoes
1 tsp Tomato puree
1 tbsp Shemin’s Garam Masala
1 tsp Dried oregano

Topping
1 Egg
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
300 ml Natural Greek yogurt
¼ tsp Grated nutmeg or Shemin’s Garam Masala
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra parmesan and a little dried oregano to sprinkle on top

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / Gas 4. Slice the aubergine into rounds approximately 0.5cm 1/4″ wide and layer in a colander with salt for 30 mins, then rinse and pat dry.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Add in the mince and break up with a fork until browned, then add Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste and stir for 1 minute. Next add in the tomatoes and tomato puree and stir, then turn down the heat to very low and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.

3. Fry the aubergine slices in the remaining oil for 5 minutes, flipping after 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. In an oven proof dish layer the aubergine slices with the mince mixture. Finishing off with a layer of aubergines.

4. Make the creamy topping by beating together the egg, parmesan cheese, yogurt and nutmeg or garam masala. Season to taste.

5. Spoon the creamy topping over the mousaka. Sprinkle the top with some extra parmasen cheese and oregano,  pop the dish into the oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden on top.

Serve with a green salad or even a bowl of chips!

Serves 6

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