Coconut Chicken
January 28, 2014

Mildly spiced chicken curry cooked with subtle coconut flavors.

Cuisine Goan
Course Main Course
Serves 6
Method Slow-cook
Difficulty Hard
Cook Time 50  minutes
  • Cuisine Goan
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 6
  • Method Slow-cook
  • Difficulty Hard
  • Cook Time 50  minutes
Ingredients
coconut oil
2   tablespoon
large diced onion
1  
salt
2   tablespoon
turmeric powder
2   teaspoon
red chili powder
2   teaspoon
cumin powder
1   teaspoon
coriander powder
1   teaspoon
garam masala powder
1   teaspoon
coconut milk
1   cup
coconut water
1   cup
chopped fresh cilantro/coriander
1   cup
dessicated coconut
3   tablespoon
chicken cut into small pieces
2   pound
ginger garlic paste
2   tablespoon
curry leaves
25  
Instructions

1. Clean and wash the chicken. Marinate with 1 teaspoon each of salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste for 30 minutes.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Once hot add in the curry leaves.

3. Add the diced onions to the oil and cook till translucent. Add in the salt, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala powder and saute for a couple of minutes.

4. Add in the coconut milk and coconut water and stir.

5. Add in the chicken, stir and reduce the flame to a slow simmer. Cook till the chicken is done.

6. Add in the desiccated coconut and freshly chopped coriander/cilantro.

7. Serve hot with rice or roti.