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Chicken Vindaloo ---------------- Introduced to India by Portuguese settlers, this spicy stew can also be made with pork, beef or lamb. 1/3 cup lime or lemon juice 6 large garlic cloves, peeled 3 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon (generous) dried crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seed 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken tighs (about 10), cut into 1-to 1 1/2-inch pieces 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 14 1/2- to 16-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Place first 8 ingredients in blender. Add 1 tablespoon mustard seeds and blend until smooth. Transfer spice mixture to large bowl. Add chicken and 2 tablespoons oil and toss to coat well. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes. Add chicken mixture and stir 3 minutes to blend flavors. Add tomatoes with their juice and cinnamon stick; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Season chicken mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in remaining 1 tablespoon mustard seeds. Simmer uncovered until liquid is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick. Stir in cilantro and serve. Makes 4 Servings Courtesy of www.mustardstore.com [now defunct] |