Friday, September 24, 2010

Way Hot Chicken Curry!

Amy prepared chicken curry for dinner tonight. My two little one's didn't like the curry, but ate rice with butter, cinnamon, and sugar. The older children enjoyed the curry, but they drank a LOT of milk with supper.

Everyone is really enjoying the new recipes that Amy is making each week. Next week will be Japanese food, which was requested by Madelyn. They may never look at my cheese stuffed meatloaf the same again.


Ingredients:
Marinade
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger root
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon powdered coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 turmeric powder

Mix all ingredients in bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1-24 hours.

Ingredients:
Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 bay leaf
1" cinnamon stick
4 whole cloves
2 cups yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped tomato
3 cups of water divided, 1/4, 1/4, 1/2, 1,1,
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
lemon wedges

In deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add bay, cinnamon, and cloves. Heat for 2 minutes. Add onion and saute until golden brown. Stir in tomato. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup water and simmer for 3 minutes. Add next 1/4 cup of water. Stir in black pepper, cayenne, coriander, cumin,turmeric. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer until water evaporates. Repeat with 1 cup of water. After evaporation, add chicken, cilantro and garam masala. Turn heat up to medium. Cover and simmer until chicken is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add last cup of water and lemon juice. Reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until sauce thickens. Remove bay, cinnamon, and cloves. Serve over hot rice. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Amy cut the amount of cayenne pepper in 1/2 and it was still quite spicy.

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