Making your own Thai red curry paste takes time ... so freeze or refrigerate what you don't use. For the curry, cut the chicken breasts crossways into 3mm/1/8in thick slices.

Pair a simple pack of chicken thighs and a jar of curry paste for a fragrant and satisfying dinner. You’ll save on washing-up as you only need one cooking pan Prep: 10 mins Cook: 40 mins Easy ...

* In a grinder, add shallots, Thai red chillies, garlic, galangal root, white part of lemon grass, lime peel, fresh coriander roots, kaffir lime leaves, white peppercorns and grind well.