Boneless chicken, cut
into 1/2 inch pieces 400 gms
Coriander powder ¼ tsp
Coriander seeds ½ tsp
White pepper powder ¼ tsp
Garlic cloves, finely
chopped 3
Ginger, finely chopped 1 inch
Green chillies, finely
chopped 2
Fresh red chilli, finely
chopped 1
Shallots 6 to 7
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped ½ cup
Lemongrass stalk,
finely chopped 1 tsp
Fresh coriander
stalks, finely chbopped 6
Jaggery, grated ½ tsp
Lemon juice 1 tsp
Oil 2 tbsps
Coconut cream ½ cup
Medium zucchini,
diced 1
Medium capsicum,
cut into square pieces 1
Coconut milk 1 cup
Salt to taste
Fresh basil leaves 5 to 6
Methods
Put coriander powder,
coriander seeds, white pepper, garlic cloves, ginger, green chillies and red chilli in a mixer jar and grind to a fine paste.
Add shallots and
coriander leaves and grind. Add lemongrass, coriander stalks, jaggery and lemon juice and blend further. Transfer the paste into a bowl.
Heat 2 tbsps oil in a
non-stick wok, add curry paste and saute for 5 minutes. Add coconut cream and mix.
Reduce heat, add
chicken pieces and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Add zucchini and red
capsicum, mix, cover and cook for 5 minutes or till the chicken is fully cooked.
Add coconut milk and
salt and mix well.
Transfer into a serving
bowl. Chop basil leaves and garnish and serve hot.