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Coconut Chicken Curry – 5 Ingredient Indian

Recipe by Food with Chetna

  • Ready in65 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook50 min
  • CuisineIndian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~800 kcal
Coconut Chicken Curry – 5 Ingredient Indian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 largeOnions
  • 2-3 tbspOil
  • 1 large piece (approx. 2 inches)Ginger
  • 8Chicken thighs (on the bone)
  • 1 tspSalt
  • 1 tsp (optional)Chili powder
  • 2 tbspCurry powder
  • 400 ml (1 can)Coconut milk
  • 100 mlWater

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Onions

    Roughly chop two large onions. You can finely chop them if preferred.

  2. 2.Sauté Onions

    Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 6-8 minutes until softened and lightly browned.

  3. 3.Prepare the Ginger

    While the onions are cooking, peel and grate one large piece of ginger.

  4. 4.Prepare the Chicken

    Clean 8 chicken thighs on the bone, trimming any excess fat. Keep the bone for extra flavor.

  5. 5.Add Ginger and Chicken

    After the onions have cooked for about 10 minutes and are nicely browned, add the grated ginger and cook for 1 minute. Move the onions and ginger to one side of the pan. Place the chicken thighs in the pan on high heat to get some color on them for about 5 minutes.

  6. 6.Season the Chicken

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of chili powder (optional) over the chicken. Then add 2 tablespoons of curry powder.

  7. 7.Combine and Simmer

    Mix all ingredients well, ensuring the chicken is coated with the spices and onions. Pour in 400ml of coconut milk and 100ml of water. Stir to combine, making sure the chicken pieces are submerged in the liquid.

  8. 8.Cook the Curry

    Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone. The chicken should be very well cooked.

  9. 9.Serve

    Once cooked, serve the coconut chicken curry hot with a bowl of rice.

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Coconut Chicken Curry – 5 Ingredient Indian

Ready in

65 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

50 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~800 kcal
Recipe by Food with Chetna on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Onions

    Roughly chop two large onions. You can finely chop them if preferred.

  2. 2

    Sauté Onions

    Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for until softened and lightly browned.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Ginger

    While the onions are cooking, peel and grate one large piece of ginger.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Chicken

    Clean 8 chicken thighs on the bone, trimming any excess fat. Keep the bone for extra flavor.

  5. 5

    Add Ginger and Chicken

    After the onions have cooked for about and are nicely browned, add the grated ginger and cook for . Move the onions and ginger to one side of the pan. Place the chicken thighs in the pan on high heat to get some color on them for about .

  6. 6

    Season the Chicken

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of chili powder (optional) over the chicken. Then add 2 tablespoons of curry powder.

  7. 7

    Combine and Simmer

    Mix all ingredients well, ensuring the chicken is coated with the spices and onions. Pour in 400ml of coconut milk and 100ml of water. Stir to combine, making sure the chicken pieces are submerged in the liquid.

  8. 8

    Cook the Curry

    Cover the pan and cook on low heat for , or until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone. The chicken should be very well cooked.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Once cooked, serve the coconut chicken curry hot with a bowl of rice.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Ginger · Chili powder · Curry powder
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Coconut milk?

    • Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
    • Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Coconut milk?

    • Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
    • Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)

Variations

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    For a nonCustomise

    5-ingredient version, you could add fresh curry leaves or red chilies for extra flavor.

Helpful Tips

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  • 1
    Flavour tipUsing Chicken on the Bone

    Using chicken on the bone is essential for maximum flavor in this curry.

  • 2
    Flavour tipAdjust Chili Powder to Your Taste Preference
  • 3
    TipThis Curry Is Best Served

    This curry is best served with a bowl of rice.

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