Chicken Madras

15 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanuts unsalted, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper plus extra to taste
  • 7 cups broccoli florets
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 20 ounces pineapple chunks drained
  • 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 3/4 cups coconut milk
  • 1 piece fresh root ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • 14 ounces chicken breast fillet cut into strips
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with a little water to a smooth paste
  • naan bread to serve

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat a frying pan and toast the peanuts and coconut until browned. Remove from the pan and allow to cool. In a bowl, mix the yogurt and 1 tsp cayenne pepper.
  2. 2
    Place the broccoli, 1 inch of water, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover and steam for 5 mins. Drain and refresh with cold water.
  3. 3
    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large saucepan and saute the onion and pineapple for 3 mins. Sprinkle in the curry powder and saute for 30 seconds. Add the stock, coconut milk, and ginger. Bring to a boil and simmer for 6 mins.
  4. 4
    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the chicken for 4 mins. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Add to the stock mixture. Stir in the cornstarch and the broccoli and simmer for 1 min.
  5. 5
    Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with the peanuts and coconut. Serve with the yogurt dip and naan bread.

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