CHICKEN AND APRICOT MASALA
I love curry, but on the whole I am not interested in cooking that involves too much spice-grinding or many-layered processes. Thus this chicken masala is my version of a curry: it demands little effort and delivers a huge amount of flavor.
Provided by Nigella Lawson
Categories dinner, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak apricots overnight in 2 cups cold water, or cover with 2 cups hot water and soak until swollen and softened, 2 to 3 hours.
- Prepare masala: In a small bowl, combine hot pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, cloves, cardamom, garlic and ginger. Add 1/4 cup water, and stir to make a paste. Set aside.
- In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat oil and cinnamon stick. Add onions and salt, and sauté until onions begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add masala, and stir. Add chicken, and stir for about 5 minutes. Add apricots and their soaking liquid, diced tomatoes and diluted tomato paste.
- Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Check cooking liquid about halfway through; if chicken is covered with liquid, remove cover for remainder of cooking. Transfer to a large bowl, sprinkle with cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 450, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 655 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Kim Davis
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll use less chili next time.
Cali Xasan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken masala, but this recipe changed my mind. The apricot masala sauce is so unique and delicious.
Marup Chowdhudhury
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine. The chicken is flavorful and the sauce is creamy and delicious.
Md Minar
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my sauce turned out really runny. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Azinwi Belinga
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing.
BROTHER Daniel-Chris
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
Caroline Nyachwo
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Sumaira Awan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the sauce.
Shila Akter
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The apricot masala sauce is really versatile and can be used with other proteins as well.
Kaveesha Kalhara
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out dry. The sauce was good, though.
xoly colile
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it was worth it in the end. The chicken was delicious and the sauce was amazing.
Michael g Crespo
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Niroshan Priyadarshana
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try it again with a different sauce next time.
Bikashani Katuwal
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken dishes, but this one was really good. The apricot masala sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again!
Hassan mobarok
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new chicken dish to try.
Edward Kunda
[email protected]Just tried this recipe and it was amazing! The apricot masala sauce is so unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Deegan Jorgensen
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was so yummy! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. My kids loved it too!
Seun Maidoh
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the apricot masala sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper!