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
¼teaspoonSaffron
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