Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk (monkey Bay Coconut Curry)

This Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk recipe is a popular dish in Malawian cuisine, featuring the rich flavors of coconut and aromatic spices.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Malawian Chicken Curry Coconut Milk Malawian Cuisine
Chicken Curry With Coconut Milk (monkey Bay Coconut Curry)

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, and cumin, coating the chicken evenly with the spices.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, season with salt and pepper, and bring the curry to a simmer. Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve the Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk over steamed rice or with flatbread.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Wooden spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk with a side of fluffy rice and a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier kick, add chopped green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the curry.

Cost

$15