posted by Queen Bee 07-28-99 8:15 AM
Chicken with Fresh Coconut
serves 4
1/2 cup ghee
1 large onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
4 whole cardamons
4 whole cloves
1 inch piece of cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 (3-pound) chicken, skinned, boned, and cut into 8 pieces
1 cup thinly sliced fresh coconut
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/4 cups water
Melt ghee in a large skillet.
Add onions and garlic, stir -fry until both are soft.
Add spices and salt, stir-fry for 3 minutes more.
Add chicken pieces and brown on both sides about 10 minutes add coconut, tomato paste and water.
Bring to a boil stirring constantly.
Lower heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
When chicken is fork tender serve at once.