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Balti Coconut Chicken Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut .
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, pulp .
  • 1 tbsp oil .
  • 6 fluid oz fromage frais .
  • 1 1/2 tsps fresh garlic, pulp .
  • 3 fluid oz coconut milk .
  • 1 tsp chili powder .
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, sliced .
  • 1 lb skinless chicken breasts, & cubed .
  • 1 1/2 tsps ground coriander .
  • 2 tbsps desiccated coconut .
  • 1 dried red chili, sliced .
  • 4 green cardamom pods, opened .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 1 bay leaf, crumpled up .
  • 1 tbsp ground almonds

Directions
  • Step #1 In a wok, dry roast the almond & 1 tbsp desiccated coconut till it takes on a little colour.
  • Step #2 Transfer to a bowl & allow this to cool.
  • Step #3 To the coconut/almond mix add the coconut milk, garlic, fromage frais, ginger & salt, ground coriander, chilli powder, mix well to mix all together.
  • Step #4 Heat the oil in a wok & fry the chicken with the cardamoms & bay leaf, till the chicken has the juices sealed inches Do not brown the chicken.
  • Step #5 Add the coconut mixture to the pan with red chilli & fresh coriander.
  • Step #6 Cook for 12 mins covered.
  • Step #7 Remove the lid & cook uncovered for 3 mins Stir in the desiccated coconut & serve.
  • Step #8 Plai rice & curried prawns go well with this, or a vegetable dish.
  • Enjoy the Balti Coconut Chicken recipe

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