Kuku Paka
Kuku Paka
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1 lb boneless chicken breast cut into pieces.
1 tbsp crushed garlic
1 tbsp crushed ginger
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tbsp green chutney
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
For the sauce:
1 can coconut milk
1 small tomato
¼ tsp turmeric
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 small onion
1 tbsp green chutney
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (to thicken sauce)
2 tbsp avocado oil
3-4 small potatoes cut into pieces
Method
Marinate the chicken in garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, green chutney and lemon. Let sit for 30 minutes to a few hours.
Place marinated chicken in a baking sheet and place in oven under the broiler for 5-7 minutes.
In a blender, place coconut milk, tomato, turmeric, lemon, onions, green chutney and salt and blend well till smooth.
In a saucepan, heat oil add in potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Add in the sauce from the blender and heat through till sauce comes to a simmer. Add in broiled chicken and let the chicken cook in sauce for 12-15 minutes.
Add lemon juice, or salt to taste, garnish with fresh coriander.
Serve with Basmati Rice or Roti.
