Raghavan Iyer

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Cuisine: Indian
Portions: 2
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Marinade
2 whole chicken thighs
1/2 cup plain yoghurt
2 tbsp garlic (crushed)
2 tbsp ginger (crushed)
2 tbsp coriander leaves and stems (finely chopped)
2 tsp coriander seeds (ground)
1 tsp cumin seeds (ground)
2 tsp Kashmiri chiles (ground) or 1/2 tsp cayenne mixed with 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Punjabi garam masala
1/2 tsp ground turmeric

 

Sauce
2 tbsp ghee
1 whole red onion (small, coarsely chopped)
1 whole red bell pepper (small, rough chopped)
1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp Punjabi garam masala
2 tbsp coriander leaves and stems (finely chopped for garnish)

 

Britain’s national dish. A curry that is mild enough for anyone to eat.

Marinade

  • Dry fry the spices if desired.

  • Grind the spices in a mortar and pestle.

  • Cube the chicken into good sized chunks.

  • Add the yoghurt, ginger, garlic and dry spices into a dish with the chicken.

  • Let it marinate for a few hours.

Sauce

  • Cook the sauce.

  • Blend the sauce.

  • Add the chicken, stir, serve.

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