Curry Chicken Dinner

Ingredients

• 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 2 medium green peppers, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 to 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons raisins or dried currants
• Hot cooked rice
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, optional