Finish by adding a few drops of lemon or lime juice to taste. Serve with plain boiled rice, lime segments and other curry accompaniments which might include — bowls of chopped mango, tomato ...

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The mild and creamy korma is a good entry-level curry for the spice-adverse. The pale yellow dish contains meat or vegetables, which are braised with yogurt or cream, and mild, fragrant spices.

Mix curry paste (you can use your favourite paste - I use Pateks, and you can use any flavour), with the yoghurt or sour cream. Dip each chicken thigh into the mixture so that it is generously coated.