Chicken Mali Kofta

Name: Chicken Mali Kofta
Ingredients: 3 onions, finely chopped; 1/4 c. ghee or butter; 1 clove garlic; 1-inch piece ginger root, grated; 1 Tbsp. ground turmeric; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 lb. diced, boneless chicken breasts, uncooked; 1 tsp. ground cloves; 2 tomatoes, skinned and mashed; 1 1/4 c. vegetable stock (bouillon); 1 or 2 dried red hot peppers, chopped; 1/3 c. heavy cream; chopped coriander leaves (to garnish)

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 onions, finely chopped
1/4 c. ghee or butter
1 clove garlic
1-inch piece ginger root, grated
1 Tbsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 lb. diced, boneless chicken breasts, uncooked
1 tsp. ground cloves
2 tomatoes, skinned and mashed
1 1/4 c. vegetable stock (bouillon)
1 or 2 dried red hot peppers, chopped
1/3 c. heavy cream
chopped coriander leaves (to garnish)

Directions

1

Fry the onions in the ghee or butter until golden brown.
2

Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves and a little water. Cook for 2 minutes.
3

Add the tomatoes and simmer until the mixture forms a thick sauce.
4

Then add the stock, salt, pepper and chilies and bring to a boil.
5

Add the chicken and cook, covered until done (about 15 minutes or so).
6

Add the cream just before serving and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
7

May be served with shredded coconut, peanuts, cashews or raisins as toppings (any or all).