Shakuti

Name: Shakuti
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken (size 15); 3 tablespoons ghee; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 whole cloves; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup thick coconut milk (from the first squeezing of the grated or desiccated coconut); 1 cup chicken stock; 1/4 cup desiccated coconut

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken (size 15)
3 tablespoons ghee
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup thick coconut milk (from the first squeezing of the grated or desiccated coconut)
1 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup desiccated coconut

Directions

1

Cut chicken into serviing pieces. Rinse and pat dry with peper towels.
2

Heat ghee in large frying pan, add chicken and fry until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
3

Add spices, garlic and onion and fry until onion has softened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
4

Add chicken, coconut milk, stock and desiccated coconut, mix well and bring to the boil.
5

Place lid on pan, lower heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is almost tender.
6

Uncover pan and simmer 10 more minutes or until sauce is thick and dry.