Bon Appétit POULTRY  -  INTERNATIONAL (India)
RECIPE NAME:  CHICKEN CURRY   (Murgh Kari)
RECIPE BY: BON APPETIT!
SERVING SIZE:
PREPARATION TIME: 1 hour
 INGREDIENTS:
2 lb. chicken breasts skinned
3 teaspoon salt -
1/2 cup oil -
1 1/2 cup onions finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1 1/2 teaspoon ginger finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin -
1 teaspoon turmeric -
1 teaspoon coriander -
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper -
1/2 cup water -
1 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes -
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
1/2 cup yogurt -
1 teaspoon garam masala -
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
 
DIRECTIONS:
  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons of the salt. 
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over high heat.
  • Add the chicken breasts in batches, browning on both sides.
  • Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Ad the onions, garlic, and ginger to the remaining oil.
  • Sauté for 8 minutes over medium high heat.
  • Stir in the cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and one tablespoon of water.
  • Stir well for about one minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, one tablespoon of the cilantro, yogurt, and remaining teaspoon of salt.
  • Add the chicken and any accumulated juices.
  • Pour in the remaining water.
  • Bring to a boil, turning chicken about to coat with the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with garam masala and remaining tablespoon of cilantro.
  • Cover skillet and simmer for 20 minutes.
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