Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Birds recipes category.

Mughali Chicken Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 cardamom pods
10 garlic cloves, peeled
6 whole cloves
4-1/2 TSPs chopped fresh gingerroot
1 TBSP unblanched almonds
1 TBSP salted cashews
1 TSP ground cinnamon
6 small red onions, halved and sliced
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
3 TBSPs water
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup plain yogurt
1 TSP ground turmeric
Fresh cilantro leaves
Hot cooked basmati rice, optional

Recipe Instructions:

Remove seeds from cardamom pods; place in a food processor.
Add the garlic, cloves, ginger, almonds, cashews and cinnamon; cover and process until blended.
Set aside.

In a large skillet, saute onions and jalapenos in oil until tender.
Stir in water and the garlic mixture.
Add the chicken, milk, yogurt and turmeric.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, 8-10 minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro.
Serve with rice if desired.

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