Seychellois chicken curry (cari poul)

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into pieces and season it with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil and sear the pieces for 5 minutes over high heat, until golden. Set them aside.
3. In the same pot, fry the onions for 5 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger.
4. Sprinkle in the curry powder and stir for 1 minute.
5. Return the chicken, add the tomatoes and chilli, then pour in the coconut milk.
6. Cover and simmer gently for 35 to 40 minutes, until the meat is tender.
7. Adjust the salt and serve with rice.