Fijian Curried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
| Extra virgin olive oil | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Fryer chicken | 3 1/2 Pound, cut into pieces | |
| 1 teaspoon haldi powder | ||
| Curry masala powder | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Curry powder | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Chili powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Whole Cloves | 4 | |
| Cinnamon sticks piece | 1/2 | |
| Ginger root | 1 Tablespoon, grated | |
| Garlic | 4 Clove (5gm), finely chopped | |
| Salt | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Cardamom | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| 14 fluid ounces coconut cream or coconut milk | ||
| Onions | 2 Medium, finely chopped | |
| 1 large potato, peeled and cubed 1/2 inch | ||
| 1 large celery rib, chopped | ||
| 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped small | ||
| 2 teaspoons tapioca starch or cornstarch | ||
| Cold water | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
In a large frying pan, heat oil to medium heat.
Add chicken pieces and lightly fry on all sides, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add haldi, garam masala, curry powder, chili powder, cloves, cinnamon stick, grated ginger, chopped garlic cloves, salt and cardamom.
Stir to coat chicken.
Add coconut cream, chopped onion, cubed potatoes, celery and carrot amd cook covered for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
Remove cinnamon and cloves and discard.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
In a small bowl, mix together tapioca starch and cold water until smooth.
While sauce is boiling, add tapioca mixture in small amounts until sauce thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
Serve chicken over cooked rice.
Add chicken pieces and lightly fry on all sides, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Add haldi, garam masala, curry powder, chili powder, cloves, cinnamon stick, grated ginger, chopped garlic cloves, salt and cardamom.
Stir to coat chicken.
Add coconut cream, chopped onion, cubed potatoes, celery and carrot amd cook covered for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
Remove cinnamon and cloves and discard.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
In a small bowl, mix together tapioca starch and cold water until smooth.
While sauce is boiling, add tapioca mixture in small amounts until sauce thickens slightly, stirring constantly.
Serve chicken over cooked rice.
Chef
