Curry

Kerala-Style Coconut Chicken and Green Beans

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves4
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Method

Make it happen

  1. 01

    Heat oil in a deep pan, add mustard seeds and let them pop briefly, then soften the onion for 7 minutes.

  2. 02

    Stir in garlic, ginger, ground coriander and turmeric for 1 minute; pour in coconut milk and water, add salt and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

  3. 03

    Add chicken pieces to the simmering coconut sauce and cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 04

    Add trimmed green beans and cook 6–8 minutes until tender, checking the chicken is fully cooked; squeeze in lime juice.

  5. 05

    Rinse the rice until the water runs almost clear. Add to a saucepan with 450 ml water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer on very low heat for 12 minutes; rest covered for 5 minutes.

  6. 06

    Taste, adjust the seasoning and spoon the hot curry over the rice to serve.