🥥 Kuku Paka (Creamy East African Coconut Chicken Curry)

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👨‍🍳 How to Make Kuku Paka

🔪 Prep the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with lemon juice and salt. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

🔥 Cook the Base

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden.

  2. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

🌶 Spice it Up

  1. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and garam masala. Cook 2 minutes to release aroma.

🍅 Add Tomatoes & Chilies

  1. Add tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until tomatoes form a thick sauce.

🍗 Cook Chicken

  1. Add marinated chicken and sear until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.

🥥 Simmer in Coconut Milk

  1. Pour in coconut milk. Reduce heat to low and simmer 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.

🌿 Finish & Serve

  1. Adjust salt, garnish with coriander, and serve hot with rice, naan, or chapati.

🧂 Recipe Tips & Storage

🧊 Storage:

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.

🔄 Variations:

  • Vegetarian: Use tofu, paneer, or mixed veggies.

  • Seafood: Try shrimp or fish.

  • Spicy: Add more chilies or a pinch of cayenne.

🍽 Nutrition Facts

(Per Serving – Approximate)
Calories: 420 | Protein: 29g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 30g

⚠ Tags: Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Family-Friendly

👨‍🍳 How to Make Kuku Paka

🔪 Prep the Chicken

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with lemon juice and salt. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

🔥 Cook the Base

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden.

  2. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

🌶 Spice it Up

  1. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and garam masala. Cook 2 minutes to release aroma.

🍅 Add Tomatoes & Chilies

  1. Add tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until tomatoes form a thick sauce.

🍗 Cook Chicken

  1. Add marinated chicken and sear until lightly browned, about 7 minutes.

🥥 Simmer in Coconut Milk

  1. Pour in coconut milk. Reduce heat to low and simmer 25–30 minutes until chicken is tender.

🌿 Finish & Serve

  1. Adjust salt, garnish with coriander, and serve hot with rice, naan, or chapati.

🧂 Recipe Tips & Storage

🧊 Storage:

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.

🔄 Variations:

  • Vegetarian: Use tofu, paneer, or mixed veggies.

  • Seafood: Try shrimp or fish.

  • Spicy: Add more chilies or a pinch of cayenne.

🍽 Nutrition Facts

(Per Serving – Approximate)
Calories: 420 | Protein: 29g | Carbs: 12g | Fat: 30g

⚠ Tags: Dairy-Free | Gluten-Free | Family-Friendly

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