Ingredients
– 2 lbs chicken (cut into pieces)
– 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
– 1 large onion (chopped)
– 3 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
– 2-3 green chilies (sliced)
– 2 tablespoons curry powder
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon cumin powder
– Salt to taste
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Juice of 1 lime
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Creating Kuku Paka Curry is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: Clean and cut the chicken into pieces. Marinate with lime juice, salt, and half the curry powder for 15 minutes.
2. Sauté Onions: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Cook Chicken: Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pot. Cook until they are browned on all sides.
5. Add Spices: Sprinkle the remaining curry powder, turmeric, and cumin over the chicken. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
6. Pour Coconut Milk: Pour in the coconut milk and add the sliced green chilies. Stir to combine all ingredients.
7. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary. If you prefer more heat, add additional chilies at this stage.
9. Garnish: Once cooked, remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
10. Serve: Kuku Paka Curry is ready to be served!
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible curry effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 35g