To prepare green curry paste :
- Heat the coriander, cumin seeds, and peppercorns in a small dry skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Put the seeds in a grinder and buzz the spices to a powder.
- Put the spice blend and remaining ingredients in a food processor, and pulse to combine.
- Pour in the water to help grind everything down into a paste.
To make curry:
- Place a large, deep skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil.
- Saute the onion and green peppers for 3 minutes to soften.
- Split the piece of lemongrass down the middle and whack it with the flat side of a knife to open the flavor.
- Add the lemongrass, ginger, curry paste and lime leaves to the skillet and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth.
- Lay the chicken pieces in the mixture to poach; add a pinch of salt. Stir together and simmer over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Squeeze in the lime juice and shower with basil and cilantro.
- serve with jasmine or basmati rice.