Name: Indian Chicken Curry - The ECDM Way
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Chicken; 2 tbsp. olive oil extra virgin; 4 bite-sized, boneless chicken thighs we prefer dark meat, substitute white meat if you prefer; Curry Sauce; 2 tbsp. olive oil extra virgin; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup chopped celery; 3 tbsp. flour; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup tomato juice we use 1/3 cup catsup mixed with 2/3 cup of water; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; Sticky Rice; 1 cup calrose rice; 1 1/4 cup water

Jump to recipe

For the intrepid crew of El Camino Del Monte (ECDM), RV Trip 2020-02 was an unqualified success. (See SFH Journal: 2020-06-08 through 06-21 – Father’s Day.) After two very short and frustrating RV seasons, ECDM is now cruising and camping with a qualified crew.

One of the most notable and rewarding achievements this season, is the way in which my beautiful wife has mastered the art of preparing gourmet meals in the cramped confines of our RV kitchen. She is no mere camper. She is a “glamper”. She knows how to raise the level of any common dish to the sublime. And she does so using the most simple equipment and a bare minimum of space

So, let’s take a closer look at how she has developed her skills and elevates camp cooking to “glamp” cooking.

Planning: No adventure on ECDM begins without a menu, prepared in advance, with all ingredients neatly stowed in their appointed places. Likewise, recipes for main courses must always be available for reference. Below are the menu and recipes for our most recent trip.

Food Prep: Most efficient and adept Spouse has determined that it is best to do as much food preparation as possible prior to departure. The prepared items store better in the fridge and much time is saved. For longer trips, of course, food prep has to be done as part of meal preparation. Another thing, make sure you have all the necessary spices and they are clearly labeled. – Note that there was a menu change for the second evening. – One has to be flexible.

The Right Equipment: Storage space is limited on ECDM. That means that sweet Wife must make the most out of just a few select pieces of cooking equipment. For example, we have what essentially is a rice cooker. However, we have found dozens of recipes that can be prepared in that little wonder. Likewise, you will see later on several ways in which our master chef makes use of our large sauce pan.

Don’t Overdo It: Even for my amazing Glamper, breakfast and lunch are meant to be more relaxed – especially that first cup of coffee. Mr. Monte agrees that breakfast must be relaxing, savored, and enjoyed. Please note: In the picture below, Mr. Monte immediately washed down the dinette table and sanitized all surfaces after eating. He is a most fastidious feline.

Now to the food. The first recipe is one of a host of different curry dishes served at Serendipity Farmhouse. This particular recipe has been modified and improved over a period of more than 25 years. Slight changes have been made to allow for best results on ECDM.

The second recipe came off of the side of a Frigo Parmesan Cheese container. The reason we selected it was quite simple. We had a head of broccoli from our local CSA that needed to be eaten. This recipe made that possible.

Indian Chicken Curry – The ECDM Way

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

Indian Chicken Curry - The ECDM Way

June 27, 2020

by Ol' Fuzz Face

Cuisine Indian

Category Main Dishes Recipe RV Living SFH Food Talk & Recipes

This has been a family favorite for 25+ years. There are several versions. This version has been adapted for cooking in a cramped RV kitchen.

Persons

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Total Time

1 hour, 15 minutes

Notes

Equipment

Large sauce pan
mi AROMA 3-cup Mini Rice Cooker or similar

Ingredients

Chicken

2 tbsp. olive oil extra virgin
4 bite-sized, boneless chicken thighs we prefer dark meat, substitute white meat if you prefer

Curry Sauce

2 tbsp. olive oil extra virgin
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
3 tbsp. flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup tomato juice we use 1/3 cup catsup mixed with 2/3 cup of water
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Sticky Rice

1 cup calrose rice
1 1/4 cup water

Instructions

Chicken

Add olive oil to sauce pan and bring to medium heat. Add chopped chicken and cook thoroughly. Reserve cooked chicken when done.

Sticky RIce

Add rice and water to rice cooker and start on white rice setting.

Sauce & Final Touches

Add olive oil to sauce pan and bring to medium heat. Add chopped onions and celery begin to sautee. Stir in flour to coat vegetables. Gradually stir in broth and tomato juice (or catsup and water mixture), Stir in Worcestershire sauce, curry powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes, until mixture thickens.
Stir in cooked chicken and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Serve Indian curry mixture either over or on the side of the sticky rice. Garnish dish to taste. - - Please note, this dished can be served with any number of traditional sides, e.g. raisins, cashews, mandarin orange, etc.

https://serendipityfarmhouse.com/2020/06/27/rv-cooking-two-easy-meals/

Parmesan Broccoli Pasta