WEST INDIAN CURRIED CHICKEN ROTI

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon crushed dried chili flakes
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 tablespoon ground cloves
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 hot pepper, such as Scotch bonnet or serrano, seeded and finely chopped, or to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 recipe West Indian Bread for Roti, recipe follows, breads kept covered and warm
4 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for cooking roti
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet or saute pan combine the turmeric, chili flakes, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, ginger, garlic powder, mustard seeds, pepper, allspice, and cinnamon and cook, shaking the pan frequently, until spices are fragrant and just beginning to smoke. Remove from the heat, transfer to a shallow plate and allow to cool completely. Transfer to a coffee grinder or spice mill and process until very finely ground. Reserve 6 tablespoons of the spice mixture separately and transfer the remainder to an airtight container and save for another purpose.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons of the curry powder, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and set aside, covered, for 20 minutes.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and, when hot, add the chicken pieces and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, hot pepper if using, and remaining 4 tablespoons curry powder and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and brown sugar and bring to a simmer. Add the remaining teaspoon of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is very tender and falling from the bone and the sauce has reduced enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1 1/2 hours. Stir in the cilantro and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
  • (Note: traditionally, curried chicken roti is eaten with the chicken still on the bones. If you prefer otherwise, at this point you can remove the chicken from the sauce and remove the meat from the bones and then return the meat to the sauce before serving.)
  • Serve the chicken and sauce ladled into the center of the roti breads, then fold both sides over the filling. Fold the top and bottom ends over the sides to form a neat square package, and serve.
  • To make the breads, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl and make a well in the center. Combine the oil and water and add this mixture to the well. Using your hands, mix to form a dough. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth. Divide the mixture into 6 balls of dough and set aside for about 2 hours, covered with a damp kitchen towel. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball of dough into a thin, flattened circle about 9 inches in diameter. Set aside, covered, until ready to cook the breads to serve. (Do not stack.)
  • Heat a large griddle or 12-inch skillet over high heat and add 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil. When hot, add the bread dough and cook until brown spots form on the bottom, about 1 minute. Turn the bread and cook on the second side, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to a large plate or baking sheet and cover with a damp towel to keep warm while you prepare the remaining breads.

Bilalawan Bilalawan
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I'm allergic to chicken. Can I use another type of meat in this recipe?


HASI Malik
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it would be too spicy for me.


Hyjuplum
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This recipe looks amazing! I'm definitely going to make it this weekend.


Vicent Miracle
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Bint e Saddique
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Yum!


Modou Lamin
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This was my first time making curry and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yaseen Zohree
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and juicy and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves curry.


M Amjad
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not used to eating curry. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I would definitely make it again.


Technical Cause
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Henrico Rose
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This is my new favorite curry recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


arkan elyass
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was moist and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.


rahat Javed
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This was a really great recipe! The chicken was tender and flavorful and the curry sauce was delicious. I served it with roti and it was the perfect meal.