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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[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I think next time I'll use less chili peppers.
Danny frosh
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Maha MA
[email protected]This dish is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is amazing. I love the way the apricots add a bit of sweetness to the dish.
Tina Ueaieta
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Indian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful but not too spicy. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.
Aundria Dicks
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of chicken and apricots. I served it with rice and naan bread, and it was a perfect meal.
zmaan khan
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used tofu instead of chicken in this dish. It turned out really well! The tofu absorbed the flavors of the masala sauce perfectly. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
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[email protected]I made this dish in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
ariyan Rakib
[email protected]This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I think next time I'll use less apricots.
Hridoy King
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I loved this dish! The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Saifi NiaZi
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of chicken and apricots, and the masala sauce is perfect.
pretty kgadi
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor. I especially liked the way the apricots added a bit of sweetness to the dish.
Mariam Amr
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. My family loved it!
Juli Chand
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the apricot masala sauce was incredible. The sweetness of the apricots paired perfectly with the spices in the masala. I will definitely be making this dish again.