Ingredients
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2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 onion
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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2 teaspoons crushed garlic
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2 teaspoons crushed gingerroot
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1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon coriander
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1 teaspoon honey
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2 tablespoons sake
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1/4-1/2 cup ground almonds
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8 ounces diced tomatoes with juice or 3 fresh tomatoes
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 cup plain yogurt (Denmark if possible)
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1 lb chicken breast
Instructions
- Cut chicken into small cubes (1 inch) and set aside.
- Slice onions into thin wedges.
- Melt butter until frothy. Add onions and cinnamon and fry lightly until onions are transparent.
- Stir in crushed ginger and garlic.
- Add turmeric, chili and coriander, and sauté over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and sauté, stirring constantly until chicken has turned white.
- Pour ground almonds, tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add yogourt and heat through.
- Serve on basmati rice with a salad and indian bread.
- Note: I usually add a tsp of honey and a splash of sake and let it simmer.