Coconut Chicken Curry

A simple and light chicken curry using Rafi's South Indian Curry Powder.


By Kevin Fernandez
2 min read

Rafi's Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe

Serves: 2 - 3/4 - 6 Ready in: 1 hour

Introduction

This fresh-flavoured curry uses chicken thighs, aromatic spices and coconut to make a delicious family meal. Rafi’s South Indian Curry Powder is a savoury and peppery curry powder which gives a simple, earthy base flavour to curries. 

Serve this curry with Cumin Rice and a tomato Side Dish like our Chana Masala

Ingredients

Serves 4 - 6

10 tbsp Rafi's South Indian Curry Powder
2 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Fennel Seeds
16 fresh curry leaves or 30 Dried Curry Leaves
2-inch Cinnamon Stick
4 Star Anise
4 tbsp oil
2 onions (finely sliced)
8 garlic cloves and 2-inch ginger (crushed and made into a paste)
200ml water
1kg chicken thigh fillets
400ml Coconut Milk
1 lime
Salt to taste 

 

Instructions 

  1. Heat the oil in a pan (medium heat). Add all the whole spices and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and cook on a low heat for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger paste and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. (Add a small splash of water if it looks like it is going to burn).
  4. Add Rafi’s South Indian Curry Powder, water and coconut milk. Mix well, cover with a lid and gently cook for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken. Mix well, cover with a lid and simmer for 25-30 minutes, until cooked. (Remove the lid during the last 10 minutes of cooking if you prefer a more concentrated sauce).
  6. Add the lime juice and season with salt, to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander.

You will need

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Written by

Kevin Fernandez

Rafi’s son, Kevin joined in 2004 when the York shop opened, although he remembers the day the family were stacking shelves in the first shop in Sudbury. Kevin has inherited his mum's passion for cooking and teaching people about Indian food. Kevin now manages the business, nurturing his mother's legacy and sharing his passion for great food.