My least-work-most-return nameless version (as taught to my student sons) goes something like this (2 generous servings):
Gently fry a chopped onion in a good dollop of oil 5 minutes.
Add about 1/3+ of a tube of tomato paste (about 3oz?) and cook for 2 minutes.
Add curry powder (say 4 generous teaspoons) and some salt. Cook 2 minutes.
Add a bit of water (half a cup?) and bring to a simmer.
Add a pound of cubed meat and cook covered gently for: Chicken breast 10 minutes, boneless thigh 30 minutes, cubed lamb 90 minutes (may need more water during cook time).
Extras like garlic, ginger, fresh chillis, chopped fresh tomato, cubed mango, spinach, cream, chopped cilantro etc. can be incorporated at appropriate times, but it’s pretty okay without.
