Lemongrass Chicken Curry
Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)I saw a tasty-looking picture of Lemongrass Chicken Curry on the menu at a restaurant, so I decided to give it a try and ordered it. It had mild spices and a fresh lemongrass flavour that I liked.
The recipe proved to be quite simple to make, so decided to make...
Ingredients
- 800gChicken breasts or thigh fillets
- 20Kashmiri Red Chillies
- 1/3cupVinegar
- 1/2cupVegetable Oil
- 3cupOnions (chopped)
- 1/2tbspGinger (finely chopped)
- 1tbspGarlic (finely chopped)
- 1 1/2tbspKashmiri Chilli Powder
- 1/2tbspSalt (to taste)
- 1/2tbspCumin Powder
- 2Bay leaves
- 2pieceCinnamon Stick (small)
- 5Lemongrass stalks
- 1cupWater
- 1tbspLemon Juice (optional)
How to make Lemongrass Chicken Curry
Rinse the chicken breasts or thigh fillets, cut into 3-4 cm pieces, setting them aside.
Soak Kashmiri chillies in vinegar until softened, then blend them into a coarse paste.
Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
Add chopped onions, ginger and garlic. Saute until onions are softened and pinkish.
Stir in chicken pieces until they change colour over high heat.
Add salt, cumin powder, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and the Kashmiri chilli paste. Mix well.
Slightly crush lemongrass stalks with the pestle or a rolling pin. Tie them together for easy removal later and place the bundle in the wok.
Pour in a cup of water, cover the wok, and let the chicken simmer for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and the oil begins to separate.
Adjust seasoning, add lemon juice (if using), and mix well. .
Remove tied lemongrass stalks from the pot.
Serve hot with roti or rice.
Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
Crushing the lemongrass stalks enhances the curry flavour by releasing aromatic oils.
Adjust the quantity of lemongrass based on your preference for a stronger or milder flavor.
Kashmiri chillies provides a nice red colour without intense heat. For a spicier dish, add hot red chillies or chilli powder.
Adjust spice levels, salt, and tanginess of lemon juice to suit your palate.
To increase the gravy, add a small quantity of water as necessary.
Reviews
leila
My new favourite chicken recipe. Goes very well with rice. Flavours are so subtle and very yummy.
Leena Kohli
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