Koli Ishtew (chicken Stew)
Delight in the exotic flavors of this aromatic and flavorful coconut milk chicken stew. Tender chicken breast pieces are simmered in a fragrant blend of spices, coconut milk, and fresh tomatoes, creating a rich and comforting dish that is perfect served over a bed of steamed rice. Garnish with crisp celery and delicate shiso cress for a touch of freshness in every bite. This dish is a symphony of textures and tastes that will transport your taste buds to new culinary heights.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 boneless chicken breast
- 2 star anise
- 2.5cm/1in cinnamon
- 2-3 green cardamom
- 4 cloves
- 4-6 black peppercorns
- 1 blade mace
- 1 green chilli
- 20g/¾oz fresh ginger
- 2 medium onions
- 8-10 fresh curry leaves
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 400ml/14fl oz coconut milk
- 10-12 baby plum or cherry tomatoes
- steamed rice
- chopped celery
- shiso cresscress
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large pan over a low heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breast pieces and fry gently, but do not allow to colour. When the chicken pieces are almost cooked through, remove from the pan and set aside until required.
- Heat the remaining two tablespoons of vegetable oil and add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns and mace. Fry until the spices start to crackle, then add the chilli, ginger, onions and curry leaves.
- Fry the spices and onions for 4-5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
- Add the turmeric, coriander, black pepper and cinnamon powder and continue to fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the coconut milk and heat to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked chicken pieces and the tomatoes and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked through (no pink should remain when the chicken is cut into).
- To serve, place a spoonful of steamed rice onto each plate and then place a spoonful of the chicken stew alongside. Garnish with celery and shisho cress.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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