African Curry

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This is an African (Mozambique) curry that can be done with chicken, shrimp, or crab. Goes well with tomato chutney and onion hot sauce. For shrimp or crab, use 1 pound.

Submitted by Valeriekooka
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, drained

  • 2 teaspoons curry powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, bones and skin removed, cut into pieces

  • 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk

  • 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and bay leaf, and saute until onion is lightly browned. Mix tomatoes, curry powder, and salt into the skillet, and continue cooking about 5 minutes. Mix in the chicken, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

  2. Reduce skillet heat to low. Stirring constantly, gradually blend in the coconut milk over a period of about 10 minutes. Mix in lemon juice just before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

600 Calories
33g Fat
13g Carbs
64g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 600
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g 43%
Saturated Fat 21g 107%
Cholesterol 199mg 66%
Sodium 452mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 64g 129%
Vitamin C 40mg 45%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 7mg 41%
Potassium 1158mg 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.