LENTIL COCONUT CURRY SOUP WITH CHICKEN

Home » Food and Drink » Main Course Join Sign in EzineArticles - Expert Authors Sharing Their Best Original Articles Custom Search Search Petrit Husenaj Basic Author | 2 Articles Joined: November 1, 2010 United States Lentil Coconut Curry Soup With Chicken By Petrit Husenaj | Submitted On March 15, 2012 Recommend Article Article Comments Print Article When my mom first landed in America in 1969, she ended up on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Not exactly what she pictured her new life in America would look like, but it was better than what she had before in Albania. Her earliest memories of Brooklyn were exploring bodegas, restraining herself from outsmarting the men playing "guess which bottle cap the ball is under" and trying to figure out what that smell creeping out of her neighbors' door was. Her neighbors were a new race of people she had never seen before. As she once described to me, "they were black, but not that black black. They wore bright-colored robes with gold and they had red dots on their heads." Obviously they were from India and "that smell" coming out of their apartment was curry. Anyone who has ever been in a NYC cab or visited Jersey City knows exactly to what she is referring to. The smell was too strong for her newly Americanized nose, so she banned curry, saris and Punjabi MC from our home for 30 years. It wasn't until a recent trip to the "International" isle at the supermarket that she picked up some curry and tandoori spice and started experimenting. Not sure what inspired her; maybe she was just feeling nostalgic. My mother came up with this great dish and I borrowed it from her. The only addition I made was the coconut milk. It makes the soup much softer. Lentil Coconut Curry Soup with Chicken 7 to 8 Chicken Thighs 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Medium White Onion - Chopped 3 Stalks Clearly - Chopped 3 Carrots - Chopped 2 Cloves Garlic 1 Teaspoon Tandoori Spice 2 Teaspoons Curry 1 Teaspoon Coriander 1 Teaspoon Thyme 2 Teaspoons Salt 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste 2 Bay Leaves 1 1/2 Cup Lentils 2 (14oz) Cans Coconut Milk Coat the chicken thighs in olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook for 1 hour in a 400 degree oven. Remove and shred with a fork, removing all the bones and skin. In a large pot set on medium heat, add the olive oil, onions, carrots and celery and cook for 12 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent. Next add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the tandoori spice, curry, coriander, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, continuously stirring. Add the tomato paste and cook for another minute. Next add the bay leaves and lentils. Fill the pot with water until all the ingredients are submerged in the liquid. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 1 hour or until the lentils are soft. Keep checking and stirring every 10 minutes. If you notice the water is low, just add an extra cup of water. You might have to do this 2 or 3 times. Once the lentils are soft, add the coconut milk and chicken and cook for another 10 minutes uncovered. Serve as is or with rice or naan. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/Petrit_Husenaj/817342 0 Comments | Leave a Comment Did you find this article helpful? Happy Face0 Sad Face0 Viewed 61 times Word count: 514 Article Tools EzinePublisher Report this article Cite this article Stay Informed Subscribe to New Article Alerts: Food and Drink: Main-Course Petrit Husenaj Email Address Subscribe We will never sell or rent your email address. Main Course Article Feed Main Course Article Feed Find More Articles Search Recent Articles 3 Hearty Potato Recipes for the Big Eater White, Brown, Basmati - The Many Avatars of Rice 5 Great Menu Combinations For Your Dine-In Movie Night Out Sage Recipes: 3 Tasty Dishes To Try For Dinner 3 Unique Curry Recipes That Will Make You An Even Bigger Fan 3 Meat Pie Recipes That Are a Must-Try Easy 30-Minute Main Dish Recipes for Anyone On the Go Is Porridge Considered a Nutritious Food? A Hamdog Why Kolkatans Crave for Chicken Biryani EzineArticles.com About Us FAQ Contact Us Member Benefits Privacy Policy Shop Site Map Blog Training Video Library Advertising Affiliates Cartoons Authors Submit Articles Members Login Premium Membership Expert Authors Endorsements Editorial Guidelines Terms of Service Publishers Terms Of Service Ezines / Email Alerts Manage Subscriptions EzineArticles RSS © 2017 EzineArticles All Rights Reserved Worldwide