Sunday, January 22, 2017

Indian Chicken Curry with Tomato and Cilantro





One of my favorite smells in the kitchen ( and favorite foods) is a curry.   I've always been guilty of just buying store bought curry where all the spices are in one jar.  Try this one, you'll not buy those generic jars again !  Yummy yum yum yum.


Ingredients :

3 Chicken Breasts or Thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
2 TB Garlic
1/4 lemon juice
3 TB Canola oil

Marinade & chill for about an hour.

In a pan with 2-3 TB canola oil on medium heat,  add :

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 large onion , sliced
Add chicken and saute until chicken is no longer pink

Add  onions, saute until tender but not overcooked.  About 2-3 minutes.  Then  to the an add :

2 TB brown sugar
1 TB minced fresh ginger
1 TB minced garlic
1 tsp of turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 cup of diced , seeded tomatoes
season with salt and pepper

 Stir and incorporate into chicken and onions. Then add :

1/2 cup of coconut milk
1/2 cup of chicken broth
About 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro

Simmer on low for about 5-8 minutes.

** add more rec pepper flakes if you like it spicier or a chopped serrano pepper.

Serve with rice of choice and naan bread.


Enjoy every bite !