Joint chicken
and cut any large pieces, such as thighs and breasts, into halves.
Put into
container of electric blender the onions, garlic, ginger, sliced lemon
grass and chilies.
Add about
half cup of the coconut milk and blend to a smooth puree. Put into the
saucepan.
Wash out the
blender container with the rest of the milk, add to the pan.
Add the laos,
coriander, turmeric, curry leaves, pepper and salt. Bring slowly to the
boil, stirring occasionally. Do not cover pan, or coconut milk will
curdle.
Add chicken,
return to the boil and simmer gently, uncovered, until chicken is
tender.