Chilli chicken

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
125gramsButter
Or ghee (1/8 lb)
1tablespoonCinnamon
2teaspoonsCardamon
1teaspoonBlack pepper
1teaspoonCloves
3clovesGarlic - crushed
4Onions finely sliced
1tablespoonFinely chopped ginger
1kilogramsChicken pieces (2.2 lb)
Thigh fillets
2cupsPlain yoghurt
1teaspoonChilli powder
1teaspoonSalt
ΒΌteaspoonSaffron
1cupCoconut cream
3tablespoonsSlivered roasted almonds

Directions

Fry cinnamon, cardamon, pepper and cloves. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring to prevent burning. Toss through the chicken, and cook a further 5 minutes. Combine chilli, yoghurt, salt, and saffron and add to the chicken. Cook until tender. Add coconut cream and almonds, and cook further 5 minutes to allow sauce to reduce. WALT

Philippa Jane Wightman P.O. Box 270, The Gap Q Australia