Exotic Indian Dinner Party~Perfect Theme for Winter**

Indian dinner parties are trendy party idea full of exotic flavours full of a  spicy kick to impress guests. If you’re looking to get out of your usual routine  when hosting a dinner party at home, an Indian theme is a unique theme that has  plenty of amazing recipes you can have on your dinner table.

Indian cuisine is known for its use of spices. From cumin to paprika to  turmeric, blending these spices create memorable dishes that will tickle your  guests taste buds! These Indian recipes are full of those yummy flavours people  have immediately fall in  love with. For the main dish try Chicken Tikka Masala!!

(Serves 4)  Ingredients

• ½  fresh red chilli, deseeded         

• 1 clove of garlic, peeled         

• 15 g fresh ginger         

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil         

• 1 pinch paprika         

• ½ tablespoon garam masala         

• 1 teaspoon tomato puree         

• 3 sprigs of fresh coriander, leaves picked and chopped, stalks reserved         

• 400 g higher-welfare chicken breast, preferably free-range or organic, diced into 2.5cm pieces         

• 1 small onion, peeled and sliced         

• ½  red pepper, deseeded and sliced         

• ½  green pepper, deseeded and sliced         

• 1 pinch  ground cinnamon         

• 1 pinch ground coriander         

• 1 pinch turmeric          

• 400 g tinned plum tomatoes         

• 100 ml plain yoghurt         

• 50 ml single cream

Method

(Note: the marinade will need to be prepared the day before so the chicken can marinate overnight.)
For the marinade Blitz the chilli, garlic, ginger and vegetable oil in the food processor. Add the paprika, garam masala and tomato puree, plus the coriander stalks, and blitz again to form a paste. Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl, coat them with the marinade and leave in the fridge overnight.
The next day: In a little vegetable oil, on a medium heat, fry the onion, peppers and spices in a large saucepan. Cook gently for 10 minutes then add the tin of tomatoes and the yoghurt. Add the chicken pieces and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked. Just before serving, stir through the cream and chopped coriander leaves.
Serve with fluffy boiled rice and a mixed leaf salad

Courtesy of Jamie Oliver**