Southern Indian Chicken Curry |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 tablespoons corn oil |
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced |
2 small jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded |
2 to 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped |
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced |
4 to 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons) |
1 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
2 ripe yellow peaches, roughly chopped |
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk |
1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional) |
indian flat bread or pitas (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the onions in skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Add the jalapeños, garlic, ginger, and 4 tablespoons of the lemon juice and cook for 5 minutes more. Transfer the mixture to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet and raise heat to medium-high. Add the chicken and stir-fry until golden, about 8 minutes. Add the cayenne, coriander, cumin, mustard seeds, and salt and stir-fry for 2 minutes more. Add the peaches, onion mixture, and 1/2 cup water and simmer for 8 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 2 minutes. Taste and add the remaining lemon juice, if necessary. Serve with the yogurt, flat bread, or both, if desired.
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