CURRIED CHICKEN LEGS WITH OKRA AND POTATOES

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Categories     Chicken     Potato     Sauté     Okra     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 whole chicken legs (about 2 pounds total)
2 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 pounds small white boiling potatoes
1/2 pound okra
1 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Garnish: 2 tablespoons dry-roasted peanuts, ‚ mango, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cut chicken legs into drumsticks and thighs and discard skin and any fat from chicken. (To remove skin from drumsticks, hold drumstick at large end, grip skin with a paper towel, and pull skin over small end.) Pat chicken dry. Mince garlic and in an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind together coriander seeds, curry powder, fennel seeds, and cayenne. In a large bowl combine garlic, spice mixture, and gingerroot. Add chicken, tossing to coat, and season with salt.
  • Cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch pieces and trim okra stems (do not cut into pods). In a measuring cup stir together water, brown sugar, and tomato paste.
  • In a 12-inch heavy skillet at least 2 inches deep heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and brown chicken, about 5 minutes, transferring to a plate. In fat remaining in skillet brown potatoes on cut sides. Return chicken to skillet. Stir water mixture and add to skillet with cinnamon sticks. Simmer mixture, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in okra and simmer, covered, until vegetables are almost tender and chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more. Stir in lemon juice and simmer, uncovered, until most of liquid is evaporated. Season curry with salt.
  • While curry is simmering, coarsely chop peanuts and dice mango.
  • Sprinkle curry with peanuts, mango, and cilantro.

Lacey Gustafson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Ahmad Zahrah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight meal.


Chinenye Edna
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Savonge Musali
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This is a great recipe for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Iba Kml
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The curry, okra, and potatoes all go so well together.


Lavendeer 201
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Manuel Mota
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I'm not a fan of curry, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and not too spicy.


Vitalis
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ken Wood
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Seth Spradlin
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. The curry sauce helped to balance out the okra's flavor.


Salim Taj
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Zaib Sial
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the okra and potatoes were perfectly cooked. The curry sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice.