COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY WITH YOGURT

Coconut Chicken Curry With Yogurt image

A delightful curry dish, with a surprisingly sweet taste. Adapted from "Extending the Table" cookbook.

Provided by preachergirl

Categories Curries

Time 1h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 medium yellow onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 inch grated gingerroot)
6 whole cloves
6 whole cardamom pods or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
3 lbs skinless chicken thighs
1 cup nonfat yogurt
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons raisins (optional)

Steps:

In a heavy pan, sauté butter, onions and garlic until soft and lightly brown.
Add spices, and fry 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add chicken, and brown on all sides.
Mix yogurt turmeric, and coconut milk together and add to chicken. Cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer 35-45 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods. Serve hot with rice.
Optional: substitute 2 1/2 tsp curry powder for coriander, cumin and cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542.8, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 239.3, Sodium 802.9, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 10.3, Protein 58.9

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