Best Brazillian Style Coconut Curry Recipes

BRAZILIAN VEGETABLE CURRY WITH SPICY TOMATO AND COCONUT SAUCE

Brazilian Vegetable Curry With Spicy Tomato and Coconut Sauce image

Very, very easy to double for large numbers of people. It can be served with rice or large flat breads for people to tear bits off and scoop up the curry. It can be frozen once cooked and cooled and the vegetables can be subbed 6 chicken breasts if you so desire.

Provided by PinkCherryBlossom

Categories Curries

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 butternut squash, peeled and 2 cm dice
2 red onions, roughly chopped
1 aubergine, chopped
2 red peppers, diced
1 (400 g) can chickpeas
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 inch gingerroot, chopped
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and chopped
400 g chopped tomatoes
200 ml coconut cream
4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Toss veg in a roasting tin with 2 tbsp of the the oil. Roast at 200C for 40 minutes.
Meanwhile begin making the sauce.
Put the chilli, garlic, ginger and onion in a food processor and process to a rough paste.
Heat the remaining oil and fry the onion paste until the onions have softened. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the coconut cream and and cook for another 5 mins, if the sauce becomes too thick, thin with a little water, leave to one side until the veg is ready.
When the veg is ready add the veg and the chickpeas to the sauce and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 230.9, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 32.5, Protein 8

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN WITH COCONUT MILK

Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk image

This simple chicken in a vibrant coconut milk sauce will fill your kitchen with the enticing aromas of South American cooking. It's great served over pasta or rice.

Provided by MLYIN

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Brazilian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

In a medium bowl, mix the cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and coriander. Place the chicken in the bowl, season with salt and pepper, and rub on all sides with the spice mixture.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken in the skillet. Cook 10 to 15 minutes on each side, until no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet. Cook and stir the onion, ginger, jalapeno peppers, and garlic 5 minutes, or until tender. Mix in the tomatoes and continue cooking 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk. Serve over the chicken. Garnish with the parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 234.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g