Ayam Kurma

Name: Authentic Malaysian Ayam Kurma Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken (cut into serving pieces, bone-in); 400 ml coconut milk (1 can); 200 ml water or thin coconut milk; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions (finely sliced); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 inch ginger (minced); 2 stalks lemongrass (bruised); 2 large potatoes (peeled and quartered); 2 sprigs curry leaves; 1 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cloves; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon fennel powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon tamarind paste (mixed with 3 tablespoons water); 1 teaspoon sugar (or to taste); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 cup plain yogurt (optional, for marination); 1/4 cup roasted cashews or peanuts (for garnish, optional); Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Ayam Kurma 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Chicken cooked in a spiced coconut milk curry.

Chicken Curry

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Chicken coconut milk spices

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