Description
This Malaysian Chicken Curry recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich coconut curry sauce. Perfect served with steamed rice, sliced cucumber, and a dollop of plain yogurt.
Ingredients
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- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 onions, finely diced
- 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tsp ginger, freshly minced
- 5 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 kg (approximately 8 drumsticks and/or bone-in chicken thighs, skin on or off)
- 4 cups (946 ml) water
- 270 ml (1 1/8 cups) coconut milk
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
- Steamed rice (for serving)
- Sliced cucumber (for serving)
- Plain yogurt (for serving)
- Roti (for serving)
- Sliced chili (for serving)
- Fresh coriander/cilantro leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onions and sauté until soft and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add curry powder: Sprinkle in the curry powder and salt, mixing well with the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Brown the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add liquids: Pour in the water and coconut milk. Stir to combine, and add the cinnamon stick if using. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the quartered potatoes to the pot. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.
- Finish the curry: Optional: Stir in the apple cider vinegar for a tangy kick. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.
- Serve: Serve the curry hot with steamed rice, sliced cucumber, a dollop of plain yogurt, roti, sliced chili, and fresh coriander leaves.
Notes
- For a spicier curry, add chopped fresh chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can also add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg