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Cajun Curry Craze Pasta & Skewers

Mango-Yogurt Curry Pasta with Fried Okra, Mango-Pickled Okra Relish, Andouille Crumble, and Cilantro Chutney, Served with Mango-Glazed Tandoori Blackened Chicken Skewers: This dish is a vibrant fusion of Indian and Cajun flavors, featuring creamy mango-yogurt curry pasta, tangy mango and pickled okra relish, and a crunchy Andouille crumble, all topped with smoky-sweet mango-glazed Tandoori blackened chicken skewers and a refreshing cilantro chutney.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun, Cajun fusion, Indian, Indian fusion, Southern
Keyword Andouille, Chicken, Chutney, Curry, Okra, Pasta, Skewer
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Author Chef Cameron

Ingredients

For the Skewers:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 lb Andouille sausage cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning

Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp Masala spice
  • 1 Tbsp ginger grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar

Mango Glaze:

  • 1 mango pureed
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

For the Pasta:

  • 1 lb dried pasta penne, farfalle, or rotini work well
  • 1 lb Andouille sausage finely diced (half for crumble, half for sauce)
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 mango pureed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp Masala spice
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Pickled Okra:

  • 1/2 cup okra sliced
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp sugar

Mango-Pickled Okra Relish:

  • 1 mango diced small
  • 1/2 cup pickled okra from above, diced
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Masala spice
  • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Cilantro Chutney:

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Prepare the Skewers:

  • Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add chicken, marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Mix mango glaze ingredients in a saucepan, simmer until thickened.
  • Assemble skewers with marinated chicken and Andouille.
  • Coat skewers with Cajun seasoning, grill until cooked, brushing with mango glaze.

Prepare Pickled Okra:

  • Simmer vinegar, salt, and sugar until dissolved.
  • Add okra, simmer 2-3 minutes, cool in liquid.

Prepare Andouille Crumble:

  • Sauté half of the diced Andouille until crispy, set aside.

Make The Sauce

  • Sauté remaining Andouille, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger until softened.
  • Add mango puree, yogurt, Masala, and Cajun seasoning to the skillet, simmer.

Combine Pasta & Sauce:

  • Cook pasta, drain, add to sauce, and toss.

Prepare Mango-Pickled Okra Relish:

  • Combine diced mango, pickled okra, Cajun seasoning, Masala, red chili flakes, and vinegar.

Prepare Cilantro Chutney:

  • Blend all chutney ingredients until smooth.

Assemble the Dish:

  • Place pasta in bowls.
  • Top with skewers.
  • Sprinkle Andouille crumble
  • Add mango-pickled okra relish.
  • Drizzle with cilantro chutney.