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.

abdulrahaman abubakar
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the coconut milk sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Admhjtwu Jadmgptw
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Rosa Ceribo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!


LH Rockstar
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and the coconut milk sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Destiny Gifford
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Your baba's Wife • 43years ago
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the coconut milk sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the toasted coconut, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!


Margaret Belton
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the coconut milk sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the toasted coconut, which added a nice crunch and flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Prabin Shrestha
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This was my first time making kari ayam kelapa, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time. The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making th


jenjen dallo
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kayann Joseph
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the coconut milk sauce was creamy and delicious. I especially liked the toasted coconut on top, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again!