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Kari Ayam (Malaysian Chicken Curry)

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Coconut chicken curry with potatoes — milder than Thai or Indian, but layered with lemongrass and curry leaves. Goes with rice, roti, or just a spoon.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 40 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.26

Approx £5.03 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Kari Ayam (Malaysian Chicken Curry)

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Blend the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, half the onion and 2 tbsp curry powder to a paste.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a heavy pot. Fry the paste with curry leaves for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Add the chicken thighs, brown 4 minutes. Add cubed potatoes, remaining sliced onion, stock and sugar.
  4. 4
    Simmer 25 minutes until chicken cooked and potatoes tender.
  5. 5
    Stir in coconut milk, simmer 5 more minutes. Serve with rice or roti.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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