RecipePrep15 minsCook30 minsServes4DifficultyMedium
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Sun & Spice Desiccated Coconut
- 1.5 tbsp Sun & Spice Signature Curry Blend
- 1 tsp Sun & Spice Golden Turmeric
- 500g chicken thighs, diced
- 400ml coconut milk
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Fresh curry leaves (optional)
Method
- Toast the Desiccated Coconut in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and curry leaves if using.
- Stir in the Signature Curry Blend and Golden Turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until the spices bloom.
- Add the chicken pieces and sear for 3 minutes until coated in the spice mixture.
- Pour in the coconut milk, add half the toasted coconut, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce is rich and creamy.
- Season with salt to taste. Scatter the remaining toasted coconut over the top before serving.
Tips

- Toasting the desiccated coconut adds a nutty depth and texture that elevates this curry from ordinary to exceptional.
- The combination of desiccated coconut and coconut milk creates a double-coconut richness that thickens the sauce naturally.
- This curry freezes well for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.
Serving Suggestions

Serve over steamed jasmine rice or with warm roti. Pair with a fresh tomato and onion salad to cut through the richness. A side of poppadoms adds a satisfying crunch.





