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Kari ayam ( malaysian chicken curry)

I came across this curry for the first time in Masterchef Australia.Jules had prepared a delicious Chicken Ayam passed down to her from generations. When i searched there were lot of versions floating around the internet. Most of them had same set of ingredients except one or two.Kari ayam has all c
Author Subhasmita

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Chicken
  • 2 Potatoes medium
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 2 pods Cardamom
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
  • pinch Nutmeg A big
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 sprig curry leave
  • ½ cup water

For Spice paste:

  • 18 - 20 chillies dried red
  • ½ inch turmeric Raw
  • 3 tsps Coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Fennel
  • ½ tsp Fenugreek seed
  • ½ tsp Black peppercorn

Instructions

  • Dry roast Coriander,Cumin,Fennel,Fenugreek and peppercorn until you get a nice aroma.
  • Grind together Red chilli,Shallotes,Roasted Spices to a paste( I prefer a coarse paste as it gives a good texture).
  • In a Pan heat oil.Slightly crush the whole masalas and add to oil.
  • Once the spice gets a nice color add the prepared paste.Fry for 4-5 mins till oil separates.
  • Add potatoes and fry in high flame for another 2-3 mins.
  • Add chicken and fry in high flame for another 4-5 mins.
  • Add in the water and let it come to a boil.
  • Add coconut milk ,stir it and switch off the gas.

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