Wednesday 9 August 2017

Green Curry - chicken

Green Curry Chicken

Here is a green coconut milk curry that is simple to prepare. It is versatile and can be served with your choice of meat or chicken. Served with plain boiled basmati.

Keep the curry flavours strong and the consistency thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. 



Green Chicken Curry served with plain boiled basmati rice and a salad



Grind together to a paste

1 tbsp oil
2 tsp garlic;  6-8 cloves
1 tsp ginger; 1 inch piece
4 to 6 green chillies
3 tbsp gram flour
1/4 cup ground nuts (almonds, cashews or peanuts)
1/2 cup coconut cream
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cumin powder
1 cup  fresh coriander; leaves with thin part of the stalks
1 large onion; peeled and cut into pieces


Step 2

Cook the chicken to leave a broth of  2 cups; strain and keep aside
11/2 kg/3 lb   8 pcs of chicken, skinless with bone

4 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 pc cinnamon stick
6 black peppercorns
6 cloves

Step 3


3 cups coconut water

1/4 cup lemon juice
3 kaffir lime leaves



In a pan, heat the oil and stir fry the ground paste. 
Add the strained chicken stock and the coconut water. Stir until smooth and all the lumps have gone. 
Bring it to a boil and let it cook until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon. 
Bring the chicken to a boil for 3 minutes. Add the lemon and kaffir lime leaves. Cover and set aside for a few minutes to allow the flavours to blend. Serve with boiled rice and an onion salad. 

Tips


For a nut-free option, substitute sunflower seeds. 

Curry leaves are a good substitute for Kaffir lime leaves. 

This recipe needs to be cooked and thickened to the perfect consistency before adding the chicken. Leave the pot uncovered and allow it to rapidly boil once the curry is smooth. 

It is best to add the chicken and cool overnight for the flavours to be perfect for the next day.

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