*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         SUNEETA'S SINDHI CHICKEN

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chicken                          Indian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       T            Oil
   1                    Cinnamon stick
   4                    Cloves, whole
   1                    Bay leaf
   1 1/2   c            Onion -- finely chopped
   6                    Garlic clove -- minced
                        Ginger, fresh, 1 1/2"
                        -minced
   1 1/2   c            Tomato -- finely chopped
   1 1/2   ts           Coriander, ground
     3/4   ts           Cumin, ground
     1/2   ts           Indian chillie powder
     1/2   ts           Turmeric
                        Salt -- to taste
   1       c            Yogurt
   8                    Chicken thigh -- skinned
   2       T            Cilantro, fresh -- chopped

  Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat.  Saute cinnamon, cloves
  & bay leaf 1 minute.  Add onion & saute until dark brown (about 20-25
  minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning.  Add garlic & ginger;
  cook 2 minutes.  Add tomatoes & cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash with
  back of spoon.  Add coriander, cumin, chillie powder, turmeric & salt. Cook
  2 to 3 minutes.  Add yogurt; mix well. Add chicken. Cover & cook on medium
  heat until chicken is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  
                              per Joe Waring
 


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