KUWAITI CURRIED CHICKEN (QUWARMAH ALA DAJAJ)

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A definite 5 stars. This is very good. I sometimes add okra (bamia). I serve it with Recipe #304145 and a fresh salad for a great meal masha Allah. Modified from the Gulf States section of The Complete Middle East Cookbook by Tess Mallos.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Stew

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 lbs chicken, skinned and jointed (I use chicken breasts a lot instead just cut each in half and cook for less time)
salt
1 3/4 teaspoons baharat mixed spice (May use Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup olive oil (or ghee)
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 stick cinnamon bark
1 cup tomato sauce (I use canned pureed tomatoes)
1/4 cup water
2 dried limes (loomi, or 1 1/2 tsp ground loomi but I find whole is better, don't leave this out please)
1 cup frozen okra (bamia, fried in a little oil) (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse and wipe chicken pieces dry and sprinkle with salt.
  • Combine baharat and turmeric and rub half onto chicken pieces. Leave for 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil and brown chicken pieces on each side. Remove to plate.
  • Add onion and fry gently until transparent.
  • Add garlic, ginger, remaining spice mixture, and cinnamon bark to the onion and fry for 5 minutes stirring often.
  • Add tomato sauce, water, salt to taste, and loomi pierced twice with a skewer or loomi powder. Bring to a high simmer.
  • Add chicken pieces and okra if using, reduce heat to low and simmer very gently for 1 1/2 hours until chicken is tender and sauce is thick.
  • Serve hot with Recipe #79179 or other basmati rice dish and salad.
  • Enjoy!

Onwuka Rosario W
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


MIRAJ SHEIKH
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I've made this Kuwaiti Curried Chicken Quwarmah several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up. I highly rec


Rizwana Javaid
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used chicken breasts, and they cooked perfectly in the Instant Pot. The sauce was rich and creamy, and the chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Anthony Goodman
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I made this Kuwaiti Curried Chicken Quwarmah last night, and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served it with rice, and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Stephen Deng
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This Kuwaiti Curried Chicken Quwarmah was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I used chicken thighs, and they cooked perfectly in the Instant Pot. I would definitely make this dish again.