Indian Tomato Chicken

Ginger, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and a host of exotic spices coat sauteed chicken in tomato sauce. A long simmer seals in the complex flavors of this aromatic dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 134 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 6 skinless chicken thighs
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 1 slice fresh ginger root
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion paste and saute, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg. Saute, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.

Step 3

Saute for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil has separated from the liquid. Stir occasionally. (Note: If you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep covered while simmering.)