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Khao Suey

Chef Sammy
Khao Suey is a traditional Burmese dish that consists of a flavorful coconut curry soup served over a bed of soft and creamy Spaghetti. It is a hearty, comforting and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed in any weather.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

STEP 1: Preparing the Chicken

  • 2 lbs Chicken chopped into pieces
  • 4-5 Onions sliced
  • 1/4-5 can Tomatoes diced/chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons Turmeric
  • 3 teaspoons Garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger paste
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cumin powder
  • 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • Salt

For the meat option:

  • 2 lbs Beef for stew

Preparing the Curry:

  • 1 tablespoon Garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 3-4 tablespoons Garam flour
  • 2 cans Coconut milk
  • 3 cups Water
  • 4-5 Curry leaves
  • 2 dried Red chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • Salt

Toppings:

  • 1 Jalapeno finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro chopped
  • 8-10 pods Garlic finely sliced and fried
  • Onions fried
  • Chaat masala
  • Potatoes chopped, fried/sticks
  • Spaghetti fried
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions
 

For the meat option:

  • 2 lbs of beef for stew. In the instant pot pressure cook your beef for

Method:

  • In a pan heat oil, add onions and saute them till they turn translucent.
  • Now add the garlic paste, ginger paste, and tomatoes along with the spices (turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, and garam masala).
  • Let the spices cook for 2-3 minutes. Do not add any water here.
  • When the mixture turns into a slightly thick paste, add the chicken chops and stir well for 2 minutes.
  • Add a little water here and let it cook on medium heat till the chicken becomes tender (takes approx. 20-25 minutes)

STEP 2: Preparing the Spaghetti

  • Easy Peasy. Boiling Spaghetti should take you around 8 to 12 mins.
  • Once the spaghetti is ready, set it aside.

Preparing the Curry:

  • In a pan heat oil and when hot add curry leaves, mustard seeds & dried chilies.
  • When the mustard seeds and curry leaves are done crackling, add the garlic paste.
  • Saute for 30 seconds before pouring the coconut milk. keep the heat on.
  • Separately, mix the gram flour with the yogurt in a bowl to make a clear yellow paste.
  • Now slowly pour this yellow paste into the simmering mixture of coconut milk and spices.
  • Let the curry simmer for 15 minutes and turn off the heat.

Final Assembly:

  • Put your spaghetti in a bowl and drown it in the curry you prepared in Step 2.
  • Place the chicken pieces on top and garnish with coriander leaves. Your art is ready to be served :)
Keyword Quick Meal, Spaghetti