Chicken and Coconut Milk Curry

chicken and coconut milk curry

IndianOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. whole black peppercorns
  • 3 1-1/2-inch pieces of cinnamon stick
  • 10 whole cloves
  • 8 whole cardamom pods
  • 3 dried red chilies
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh, grated ginger
  • 8 chicken thighs, skinned
  • 1 14-oz. can coconut milk
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Over high heat in a medium-sized heavy pot, heat the oil.

  2. 2

    Add the peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and red chilies.

  3. 3

    Stir until the cardamom darkens slightly.

  4. 4

    Add the ginger, give a few stirs and add the chicken and coconut milk.

  5. 5

    Salt very lightly.

  6. 6

    Add enough water to just cover the chicken pieces.

  7. 7

    Bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer and cook uncovered for 40 minutes.

  8. 8

    The sauce will have thickened slightly.

  9. 9

    Season to taste.

Tags

indian