Malaysian Chicken Curry

Total 71 minPrep 26 minCook 45 min3 servings333 cal
Gluten-Free
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Malaysian Chicken Curry recipe

Nutrition

Calories
333 cal
Protein
13.5 g
Carbs
30 g
Fat
18.8 g
Sat. fat
12.2 g
Sugar
16 g
Sodium
120 mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 whole chili flakes
  • salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp ginger
  • 2 clove garlic cloves
  • 1 whole onion
  • 2 whole red chilies
  • 1 whole lemongrass
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tbsp chili paste
  • 2 tbsp curry leaves
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 3 whole skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tbsp evaporated low-fat milk
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables

Directions

  1. 1

    First , dry fry the dessicated coconut with turmeric , ground ginger , garlic powder , chilli flakes , salt and pepper until lightly browned

  2. 2

    Set aside until needed.

  3. 3

    Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan

  4. 4

    Once hot , turn heat down to medium hot and saute onion , garlic , chopped chilli , ginger and lemongrass for 2 minutes

  5. 5

    Stir in curry powder , mix well for another minute

  6. 6

    Stir in chilli paste , stir fry until well-combined

  7. 7

    Add curry leaves , stir fry until fragrant

  8. 8

    Add about 1 / 2 - 1 cup of water and coconut milk

  9. 9

    Simmer for 2-3 minutes

  10. 10

    Add the chicken pieces and let cook over low heat for approximately 20 minutes , adding more water if you find it too dry

  11. 11

    Add the evaporated milk to the curry , stir well

  12. 12

    Add the vegetables and simmer for another 10 minutes

  13. 13

    You may add some salt and pepper if desired

  14. 14

    Finally , stir in the dessicated coconut

  15. 15

    Serve over hot coconut rice , garnished with sliced cucumber

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