Chicken - Tomato Curry

Easy, and authentic East Indian.

Yield:
serves 6-8
Category:
Casseroles and One Pots
Cuisine:
Indian

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup olive or canola oil
  • 1 pound of red onions, chopped
  • 3 to 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds of tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mexican chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 1/2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound of green beans, chopped to 1 inch
  • 10 to 20 cherry tomatoes, for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large fry-pan, heat your oil on medium-high for one minute. Add the onions and saute them for about 8 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and salt, saute for 2 to 3 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and stir well. Add the turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and salt.
  3. Saute another 5 minutes. Add the chicken. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is done. Add in the green beans and cook, uncovered, for a final 5 minutes.
  4. Serve in large bowls, or rimmed plates, over rice or couscous. Garnish with cherry tomatoes cut in half.

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