Basil-Curry Chicken

Basil-Curry Chicken

A thai-indian fusion recipe which is not very difficult and very tasty too. You can use chicken breast also for this recipe but thighs are more flavourful .

INGREDIENTS

1 lb boneless skinless chicken

(cut into bite sized pieces)

1 onion finely chopped

2-3 green chillies chopped

1 inch piece ginger grated

1 cup coconut milk

2 tsp corn starch

1 tbsp vegetable oil

salt to taste

oil for frying

3-4 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

Curry Mix

1 tbsp coriander-cumin powder

1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp gingergarlic paste

1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

salt and pepper to taste

Method

Take the chicken in a bowl.Add all the ingredients in the curry mix . Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat the oil for frying in a pan and fry the chicken in batches, till chicken is browned on both sides. Drain to paper towels.

Remove oil from the pan , leaving 1 tbsp. To that add the chopped onion , green chilllies and ginger . Saute till onions are soft.

Then add the coconut milk . Mix well . Then mix the cornstarch in 1/2 cup water and add to the coconut milk. Mix well till the sauce is thick and adjust seasonings .Add Worcestershire sauce and chopped basil.Finally add the fried chicken .Mix well and continue cooking till the curry is heated thoroughly.

Garnish with extra basil and serve over cooked jasmine rice.