To prepare a yellow chicken curry with coconut milk, first you need to prepare the chicken. First, you will need the following ingredients: 2 tbsp. of coconut oil 2 tablespoons of curry powder 1 teaspoon of turmeric 1 tablespoon of saffron flakes 12 cup of chopped coriander Leaves in the curry pot. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Then, add the sliced chicken to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool. In the meantime, heat the rest of the ingredients. Add the ginger, garlic, green chilies, turmeric, cumin, and salt. Cook, stirring, until the spices begin to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes more. Stir in 1 cup (240 ml) of water. Bring the mixture to boil, then simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until thickened. Serve with rice or naan bread.