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Coconut Dhal with Crispy Garam Masala Paneer

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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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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Coconut Dhal with Crispy Garam Masala Paneer

Whipping up this dish was a breeze, and the flavour is simply irresistible. Dhal, especially on chilly days, is a true delight—it’s not only nourishing but also budget-friendly and low in calories!

And let’s not forget the magic our Garam Masala Spice Blend worked on the paneer—it’s a game-changer! Consider it as a standalone side; it’s a revelation on its own.

Trust us, this is one recipe you won’t want to miss!

Ingredients

Method

  1. Put the lentils, coconut milk, onion, tomato, chillies, and Shemin’s Ground Turmeric in a pan with 300ml water and lots of seasoning. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
  2. Fry the paneer in a little oil until golden and crisp on all sides. Sprinkle over the Shemin’s Garam Masala, season, and toss.
  3. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a small frying pan until hot and then add Shemin’s Black Mustard Seeds and Shemin’s Cumin Seeds and cook until they start to pop and become fragrant. Add the garlic and ginger, and fry until very lightly golden.
  4. Spoon the lentils into bowls, top with the paneer, then spoon over the flavoured oil and spices, and sprinkle with coriander. Serve with chapatis if you like.
Tips:
  • One or two tablespoons of oil is plenty. Ideally use ghee, coconut, sunflower or vegetable oil, but not olive oil or butter. The oil or ghee should be very hot at first, then reduced to medium, then the spices are added.
  • A smart trick to determine if oil is hot and ready for cooking is to insert a wooden spoon into it. If you observe bubbling around the wooden spoon’s tip, that’s your cue—the oil is perfectly heated and ready for action!
  • Ensure this dish is seasoned generously with salt—it enhances the flavours of both the dhal and the paneer pieces, elevating the overall taste.
Serves 4

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