Maldivian Chicken Kukulhu Riha
Maldivian chicken curry with coconut milk, tamarind, chile and spices. Makes approximately 4 servings.
Kukulhu Riha is a Maldivian chicken curry made with aromatics, spices, coconut milk and tamarind. This version uses the documented ingredient quantities; the yield and 20 minutes of hands-on preparation are practical estimates.
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Method
- 01
Brown the aromatics
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, green chile, curry leaves, pandan leaves, toasted ground cardamom and toasted ground cloves. Cook, stirring, until the aromatics are browned.
Ready to continue when: The aromatics are browned and fragrant, with no burnt spots.
- 02
Add the spices and tomato
Stir in the chili powder and turmeric powder. Add the tomato and cook until it begins to soften.
Ready to continue when: The tomato is beginning to soften and the spices are mixed through the aromatics.
- 03
Cook the chicken
Add the boneless chicken and stir to coat it with the aromatics and spices. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring to combine it with the rest of the mixture.
Ready to continue when: 5 minutes have passed and the chicken pieces are coated with the spice mixture.
5 min - 04
Finish the curry
Pour in the coconut milk and add the Maldivian curry powder and tamarind. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Stir in the sliced Scotch bonnet chile at the end and serve hot.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is fully cooked and tender, and the coconut-tamarind sauce is combined.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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