Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Sweet and Sour Curried Chicken

Here is a delicious curry that is fairly simple to make.    Aaron loved this one just as much as I did.   Give it a try and enjoy!

Mix the following in a bowl and set aside:

4 tbsp. tomato paste
3 tbsp.  Greek style yogurt
3 heaping tbsp. mango chutney
1 1/2 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. sugar

Next take the following:

1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1-3 green chiles, seeded and finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped

Heat about 4 tbsp. oil in a dutch oven and add the chopped onion, garlic and green chiles.   Stir fry about 5 minutes, until wilted and very fragrant.   Add the first mixture to the pan and simmer over low heat about 5 minutes.    Then add 2 pounds of boneless chicken cut into bit sized pieces.   Stir until all the pieces of chicken are well coated.   Then add about 3/4 cup water or chicken broth, return the sauce to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the sauce reduced.    Add 1/4 cup of cream and simmer another 5-10 minutes.    Serve with rice and naan.