Kuku Paka – Creamy East African Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
A flavorful and creamy chicken curry from East Africa, enriched with coconut milk and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 piece onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies green chilies, slit
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- to taste salt salt
- for garnish fresh cilantro
- 1 lime juice of lime
Instructions
- Heat oil and sauté onions until golden.
- Add garlic, ginger, and chilies; cook 2 minutes.
- Stir in spices and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken, cook until browned, then pour in coconut milk and simmer 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and lime juice, garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Adjust salt and lime to taste for best flavor.