The ultimate Thai green curry

For the curry paste, toast the cumin seeds in a nonstick frying pan until aromatic. Tip into a food processor with the shrimp paste, a pinch of salt, the garlic, galangal, palm sugar, lemongrass, chillies and coriander stalks, then whizz to a paste.

Heat the oil in a large sauté pan or frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry the chicken for 5 minutes to colour. Add the ginger and fry for 1 minute. Add the curry paste and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in 200ml cold water and the creamed coconut mix; simmer for 7-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked completely.

Add the soy, fish sauce, lime zest and juice; taste and add more if needed. Add the vegetables and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the coriander. Serve with rice and lime wedges.