CHICKEN CURRY WITH POTATOES AND LEMONGRASS

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Lemongrass provides a unique flavor and fragrance to the chicken and potatoes in this curry dish. Serve over jasmine rice.

Provided by Brittney Tun

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 ½ tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
5 chicken drumsticks, skin removed and meat chopped into 2-inch pieces
1 ½ medium onions
1 habanero pepper
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root
3 cloves garlic
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons crushed lemongrass
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
3 medium potatoes, cubed
salt to taste
2 ½ cups chicken broth, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine fish sauce, garam masala, paprika, and turmeric in a bowl. Rub mixture deeply into chicken and let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Combine onions, habanero pepper, ginger root, and garlic in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion mixture, lemongrass, and shrimp paste. Stir and fry for about 8 minutes.
  • Pour chicken and marinade into the saucepan. Stir and fry until seared on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add potatoes and salt and stir for about 3 minutes. Add broth, making sure chicken and potatoes are covered; add more liquid if necessary. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove lid and cook 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 116.1 mg, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1524.5 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

morana
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This curry is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


S P
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my curry turned out really bland. I think I might have used the wrong type of curry powder.


pavlyEshak2621
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and affordable meal.


Caroline Unotjari Kuvare
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I've made this curry several times and it's always a hit. The lemongrass gives it a unique flavor that I love.


Scelo Kidzone
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5 stars! This curry is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


James Heard
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This chicken curry is a staple in my household. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Gale Nappier
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but this dish was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


James Cantu
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This curry was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the chicken was tender.


Ahmed Mashud
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I love the subtle flavor of lemongrass in this curry. It really makes the dish special.


Mahboob Bhatti
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This chicken curry is a real winner! The flavors are amazing and the potatoes and lemongrass add a unique twist. I will definitely be making this again.