Chicken Coconut Curry
Course: MainCuisine: IndianDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
35
minutesIngredients
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 medium onion, pureed
2 medium Roma tomatoes, pureed
3 garlic cloves, pureed
1" thumb of ginger, pureed
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp red chili powder (more if you like it hotter)
½ tsp curry powder
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup full fat coconut milk
2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
½ lemon, juiced
Directions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add pureed onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes
- Add coriander, cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, curry powder, garam masala, and salt and sauté for 60-90 seconds to allow the spices to bloom
- Add the pureed tomatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes
- Add tomato paste, yogurt, and coconut milk, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low
- Add the chicken pieces and simmer for 20 minutes
- Add lemon juice and serve