Chicken pieces coated with many fragrant spices like turmeric, cardamom and cloves, then simmered in a tomato sauce.
This dish is a family favorite.
I have also taken it to potlucks and served it to guests in my home. Everyone asks for the recipe.
It is a great slow cooker meal, too.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hrs
- Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 slice fresh ginger root
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 skinless chicken thighs
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
Instructions:
- Place onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion paste and saute, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg. Saute, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.
- Saute for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil has separated from the liquid. Stir occasionally. (Note: If you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep covered while simmering.)
Other Info (pictures, nutrition, etc)
Per serving: 134 Calories; Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 57mg; Sodium 547mg; Total Carbohydrate 7g; Dietary Fiber 2g; Total Sugars 3g; Protein 15g; Vitamin C 9mg; Calcium 50mg; Iron 2mg; Potassium 363mg