Ingredients will serve 2 big and 2 small eaters:
For the Green Thai Curry Paste:
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp coriander seed
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp. white peppercorn
2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and thinly sliced
7 cloves garlic, sliced
10 Thai green chilies / Normal green chilies (Deseeded)
5 small shallots, sliced
½ cup fresh cilantro stem
3 tbsp. kaffir lime peel
3 tbsp. galangal, sliced
½ cup kaffir lime leaf
1 cup fresh Thai sweet basil
2 tbsp. shrimp paste
Instructions:
Add all the ingredients in order in the grinding jar and grind well into a thick paste.
Tip: The store bought paste is a good option if you're not up for a long cook or if you're on a budget.
For making Thai Curry:
1 tbsp. Oil
¾ kg Boneless Chicken / 1 large chicken breast
½ cup Carrot, sliced circles
½ cup Broccoli florets, blanched
½ cup Green Zucchini, Sliced thin circles
½ cup Red bell pepper, sliced
1 tsp Brown sugar
White pepper powder a pinch
4 tbsp. Freshly made Thai curry paste
400 ml Coconut milk
100 ml Water
Salt to taste
10 nos. Fresh Basil leaves
½ Cup fresh cream
1 tbsp. Lemon juice
Instructions:
Set a pan/pot on medium heat, add oil.
Add the Thai curry green paste and cook for 1-2 minutes by mixing well.
Add the chicken and sauté for 3-4 mins.
Add all the veggies, sauté for 2-3 mins.
Add brown sugar and pepper powder and toss well.
Add coconut milk, water and salt, mix well and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes on medium flame.
Add salt to taste.
Add fresh basil leaves and continue to cook until the curry is boiling.
Add fresh cream and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Finish the dish with some lime juice.
Your Thai Curry is best enjoyed hot with flavored hot rice.
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