Flavourful Cooking

Nº 42 · World Dishes · serves 4

Mild Coconut Chicken Curry

A velvety, golden curry with a sweet hint of apple: the curry that will make your children fall in love with world cooking.

€10–12approx. €2.50–3.00 ppMedium15 min prepLOW 4–5 hrs · HIGH 2–3 hrsFreezes well
Mild Coconut Chicken Curry

Ingredients serves 4

Tick off what you already have at home.

  • MercadonaLidlCarnicería

    Aisle: carnicería / aves. Usually pre-packed with the fresh meat as 'contramuslo deshuesado'; a poultry stall will also debone it.

  • MercadonaTienda asiáticaLidl

    Aisle: internacional / conservas. Found in the international or tinned aisle; Asian shops carry richer versions.

  • Any supermarketMercado municipal

    Aisle: frutería. Spanish peppers are large and fleshy; markets often sell them cheaper per kilo.

  • Any supermarket

    Aisle: especias. Spanish curry powder is fairly mild; Asian shops sell hotter blends.

  • Any supermarket

    Aisle: especias. Also sold as 'ajo granulado'; in the spice aisle.

  • Any supermarket

    Aisle: harinas. Maizena is a brand; 'harina fina de maíz' is the same thing.

To serve

  • MercadonaLidlTienda asiática

    Aisle: arroz y pasta. Own-brand basmati is fine; big bags are cheaper in Asian shops.

Method

  1. 1

    Soften the onion in oil for 3 minutes, then stir in the curry powder and garlic powder for 30 seconds until fragrant. This cooks out the raw taste of the spices.

  2. 2

    Put the chicken, carrot, pepper (optional) and apple (optional) in the slow cooker. Spoon the curried onion over the top, pour in half the coconut milk and add salt.

  3. 3

    Cook with the lid on for 4–5 hours on LOW or 2–3 hours on HIGH, until the chicken reaches 75 °C.

  4. 4

    For the last half hour, stir in the rest of the coconut milk and the cornflour mixed with the cold water. Switch to HIGH and keep the lid on until the sauce thickens.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, cook the rice, taste the curry for salt and serve.

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