Simple chicken curry with coconut milk

Coconut milk is one of the healthiest food on earth. Coconut milk has become a highlight in south Indian cuisines as coconut is largely available there. Coconut milk is a good dairy free alternative which can be used in making many curry dishes. Chicken with coconut milk is a simple chicken curry recipe cooked in coconut milk. I'm using very less spices in this recipe. I'm using fresh coconut flesh to make coconut milk here.

Simple chicken curry with coconut milk :

preparation time : 20 minutes
Cooking time : 50 minutes 
Total : 1 hour  10 minutes 

INGREDIENTS :

• 350 gms of chicken
•  1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 big potato (optional)
• 2 onions finely chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
•  1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 2-3 tsp mustard oil
•  salt taste

METHOD :

1. For making fresh coconut milk take 1/2 cup of grated coconut flesh. Add 1 cup of water.  In a blender blend well.  Strain the liquid through a strainer. Keep the liquid portion in a bowl. You can either use or  discard the remaining in the recipe . Keep the coconut milk aside.
2. Peel potato and make 4-5 pieces.
3. Cut chicken into pieces. Wash under  running water. Keep aside.
4. In a pan heat oil. Add ginger  garlic paste and chopped  onions.  Fry till translucent.
5. Add chopped tomatoes. Fry till oil separates.
6. Add chicken pieces. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add Potatoes and again fry for 5-10 minutes.
8.   Add red chilli powder, cumin powder and coriander powder.
9. Mix well.  Again fry for some time until oil separates.
10. Add salt.
11. Now pour coconut milk .  Mix well. Bring to boil.
12. Add 2 cups of water. Then cover the lid.  Cook until potatoes and chicken pieces become soft. Add more water if required. Stir occasionally .
13. Cook until the gravy becomes thicker.
14. Add garam masala 5 minutes before removing from heat.
15. Garnish with curry leaves. Serve hot.

Chicken with coconut milk served with pulao