Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Afghani Chicken
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 750g chicken, jointed
- • 3 tbsp coconut oil
- • 2 onions, thinly sliced
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 3 green chilies, slit
- • 1 tsp fennel seeds
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 1 cup thick coconut milk
- • 8 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Blend the grated coconut with the fennel seeds and 1/4 cup water into a smooth paste.
2
Phase 2
Heat the coconut oil and fry the onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and curry leaves until the onions turn golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the chicken with salt and sear on medium heat for 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the coconut paste and 1 cup water, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is tender.
5
Phase 5
Pour in the coconut milk, simmer gently for 5 minutes, and serve with appam or parotta.