Easy Thai Chicken and Red Curry

Many people feel intimidated when it comes to making a curry dish. I have this easy recipe for preparing curry that I have been making for a while. In addition, it is not just easy but also has a wonderful taste. Most of the ingredients are available in many western groceries these days. Try it to believe it is easy!!

Ingredients:
1/2 lb. chicken breasts, cut into pieces
1/2 lb. potato, peel, cut into pieces
1 cup green peas
3 kaffir leaves (optional)
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 tbs red curry paste
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup coconut milk
1 tbs sugar or honey
1 tbs fish sauce  or salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
2 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chopped onions
2 tbs coconut oil

Serve with rice or cooked rice noodles or bread

Directions:
Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and stir in red curry paste, paprika, garlic, onions until fragrant.

Stir in chicken and potatoes and cook for 2 minutes.

 Add chicken broth, sugar, fish sauce, and kaffir leaves and bring to boil. Simmer until chicken and potatoes are cooked and tender. Add coconut milk and peas  and bring to boil.

 Adjust seasoning before serving. Garnish with basil and cilantro.