KARI AYAM KELAPA (CURRIED CHICKEN WITH TOASTED COCONUT)

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Every country has it's own unique curries. This is a lovely smooth flavored curry with the added bananas. Serve over rice with chutney, chopped apples, chopped tomatoes on the side. Rotis, Naam or chapatis set off this meal to a T. Temper the heat by the amount of Curry powder & Chillies that you use

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (3 lb) fryer chickens
4 -6 red chilies
1/2 cup dried coconut
2 cups coconut milk (Use one tin or mix coconut powder)
2 bananas, mashed or finely chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon coriander
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons cumin
1 stalk fresh lemongrass (or use 2 strips lemon rind)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 -2 teaspoon prepared curry powder
2 teaspoons Laos powder (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut up the chicken.
  • Boil the chillies in a small amount of water for2 minutes.
  • drain, remove seeds Toast the coconut in a heavy skillet,over medium heat, stirring the whole while until it becomes a lovely brown.
  • Do not leave it in the skillet as it will burn.
  • Cool.
  • Put the cooled coconut into a blender or food processor and grind very fine, add 1/2 cup coconut milk, blend again, set aside, in a bowl In the blender without washing it blend chillies, onion, garlic, tumeric, coriander, cummin, curry powder and sliced lemon grass (or lemon rind) Blend to a puree.
  • If necessary add a tbsp of peanut oil.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a skillet and add the pureed onions& spices, fry stirring constantly until the moisture evaporates and the oil is around the edges.
  • Add ground coconut, coconut milk, bananas, and stir well.
  • Add chicken and stir gently as the mixture comes to a simmer cover and slow simmer uncovered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally or until the chicken is tender.

Lana Alyoussef
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I love how this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for when I'm short on time.


Kamet Sejdijaj
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit more work than your average weeknight meal, but it's worth it.


Htayhtay Mar
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I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. I had to spend a lot of time chopping and dicing the vegetables.


Abukari Issah
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I had to tone down the amount of chili peppers.


Zohaib jamil
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so flavorful and juicy. I always get compliments when I make it.


Ebube Muojekwu
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The coconut milk and spices work really well together.


Freeman winner
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.


Mumba Gaming
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Zaga Ug
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't come out as tender as I would have liked. I think I might have overcooked it.


Geo
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra spices to give it some flavor.


Asif Oad
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were really complex and interesting. I will definitely be making this again.


gloria augustine
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The toasted coconut adds a really nice touch.


Shanto rj
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The results were delicious!


Nuda Omar
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This was my very first time trying kari ayam kelapa and it definitely won't be my last! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so tender. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.