Goan Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 500g chicken, boneless or bone-in
• 1 large potato, diced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup thick coconut milk
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 4-5 black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat coconut oil in a pot, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
2. 2Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and crushed peppercorns; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. 3Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
4. 4Stir in diced potato and carrot, then pour in 1 cup of water and salt; bring to a boil.
5. 5Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken and vegetables are tender.
6. 6Add the thick coconut milk, cook for 5 minutes without boiling vigorously.
7. 7Serve hot with Goan pao or steamed rice.