Spicy Chicken Curry

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

• 3 medium size chicken breast ( cut into desired shape)
• 3 meduim potatoes ( cut into cubes)
• 1 red pepper sliced
• 1 ½ cups of green peas
• 1 large onion diced
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 cups of coconut milk
• 4 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
• ½ cup of  boiled then mashed yams ( substitute for sweet potato or yellow squash)
• 2 large tablespoon of red curry paste ( more or less for desired taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Preparation:

In a wok or pot heat oil and add chicken, cook well and set aside.

 In the same pan add onion slices and fry on medium heat for 2 minutes or until they become light golden in color.

Add garlic, ginger, curry paste, ground coriander, curry powder, tomato paste, black pepper, salt mashed yams and bay leaf then mix well. Then add coconut milk and water and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes.

Add the cooked chicken, potato’s and green peas to the pot. Stir and simmer for another 20 minutes or until potatoes are well cooked and sauce is slightly thickened.

Serve alongside your favorite rice.

Butheina Alnounou