Coconut Chicken Curry With Yogurt

Ingredients:

Servings:

5

2 tablespoons butter

3 medium yellow onions, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 inch grated gingerroot)

6 whole cloves

6 whole cardamom pods or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

2 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (optional)

1 teaspoon salt

3 lbs skinless chicken thighs

1 cup nonfat yogurt

2 teaspoons turmeric

1 cup coconut milk

2 tablespoons raisins (optional)

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Directions:

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

1

In a heavy pan, sauté butter, onions and garlic until soft and lightly brown.

2

Add spices, and fry 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

3

Add chicken, and brown on all sides.

4

Mix yogurt turmeric, and coconut milk together and add to chicken. Cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer 35-45 minutes until chicken is tender. Remove cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods. Serve hot with rice.

5

Optional: substitute 2 1/2 tsp curry powder for coriander, cumin and cayenne pepper.