curry in a hurry...

i would love to tell you my middle name is madras but alas it is not or that i go by the pseudonym of tika masala but then that would be just a fib, hee,hee. but truth be known i love a good curry whether it is one of lovie's infamous homemade concoctions or an authentic indian one. call me spicy, i like it hot but draw the line at self combustion!!! someone with their guchas on fire and screaming high heaven probably really ain't that sexy! ok,ok,ok enough i hear you say, just get on with the damn blog and so i shall loyal, devoted viewers wherever you are. (btw it would be cool if you followed me so that i don't appear to be too lame ass, you know the universe is dominated by the proliferation of food bloggers, come join and at least make me appear credible).
     today it is all about curry in a hurry and yes it is time to take a big shortcut. first of all i am not flogging any particular product; any particular paste or spice mix will do but from one curry cheat to another, here it is...
the scene...
you have been at work most of the week well make that every day bar one. you decide to work that extra friday after all easter is coming and you need the extra dosh to top up your chocolate supply. yeah great idea you say to yourself as you battle with the parent from hell who wants to know  why charlotte didn't get chosen for the prize box. you want to say it's because she is a right royal pain in the ass. well actually that is rather mild because if you said what you really wanted you know you will be on the next today tonight episode. OMG i wish this day would end you think. OMG you fret after realising you have eaten 23 tim tams at morning tea while you think no-one is watching.OMG the bell has gone and now you are returning home to ravenous boys who are gonna be asking MUM WHAT'S FOR DINNER? and if you don't give them an answer they are gonna dob you into lovie who will roll her eyes because after all she is the right royal queen of cooking.  so what is one over worked tired mum on the run suppose to do? go to her mama's place and hope she has something on the stove? nope, already used up the free dinner passes. mm,well i will tell you. she consults her culinary guide of cheating your way through home dinners and turns to page 53.
      so viewers here is another one of my culinary secrets that will have your dinner on the table in just under 30 mins. you will need: 500gms of chicken tenderloin, 1 medium brown onion, 2tbspns of organic virgin coconut oil (but hey if you don't have that on hand i shall let you off the hook this time) 1 small can of light coconut milk (185ml) and one packet of spice tailor punjabi tomato curry, yes that's right OMG a packet curry paste you say? you bet your basmati rice it is. but seriously folks you won't be gasping in cooking horror when you realise how quick, convenient and tasty it is. my rule of cooking is this, if it is going to come out of a packet then i make sure it is free from crappy ingredients like added preservatives, colours and general fake stuff and then one can cook guilt free and avoid a fine from the culinary police or the disdain from those who yeah make it all from scratch. good on ya just don't turn your nose up at us culinary rebels. so just follow along and you will have dinner in no time:
curry in a hurry
quarter and slice onion
place coconut oil or oil of your choice in frying pan, add dry spices from curry packet, fry until aromatic then add onions and sautee. cut tenderloins into chunks add to onion, seal. add small curry packet and coat chicken, then add larger curry sauce packet, then coconut milk. stir, bring to boil and then simmer until chicken is cooked. you can also be cooking your basmati rice at the same time, enough for 3-4 people. and that's it. it will be done in just under 30 unless you have the chopping speed of a snail. serve with greens or freshly sliced. enough for 3 big appetites or 4 medium ones.
PS i have even converted my sister and for those her know her i say culinary BINGO!!! lol.