Indian Chicken In Tomato Yogurt Sauce Recipes

TOMATO-YOGURT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Toast the cumin: Heat the oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat until it shimmers. Sprinkle in the cumin seeds and stir; they should sizzle on contact, become fragrant and darken slightly.
• Caramelize the onion: Immediately add the red onion and bay leaves to the pot. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is dark chestnut brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Make the tomato base: While the onion is cooking, drain the juice from the can of tomatoes into a liquid measuring cup; set aside. Puree the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, chiles, turmeric and paprika in a food processor.
• Saute the base: Add the tomato base to the onion mixture and cook, stirring, until thick and paste-like, 10 minutes. When the mixture starts sticking to the bottom of the pot, add the chicken and potatoes. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is opaque and the sauce clings to the meat and potatoes, about 5 minutes.
• Simmer the curry: Add the honey to the reserved tomato juice, then add enough water to make 1 1/2 cups of liquid; pour into the pot. Season with salt to your liking and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and gently simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Adjust the seasoning: Gently stir the yogurt into the curry. Taste for seasoning and add salt, if necessary. Sprinkle with the Garam Masala and serve over rice. Top with cilantro.
• Shell the cardamom: Gently crack open the green and black cardamom pods with a mortar and pestle (or crush them on a cutting board using a heavy pan). Remove the seeds and discard the husks.
• Grind the spices: Finely grind the cardamom seeds, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a spice or coffee grinder. Store in an airtight container away from direct sunlight for up to 1 year.

INDIAN TOMATO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion paste and saute, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg. Saute, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.
• Saute for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil has separated from the liquid. Stir occasionally. (Note: If you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep covered while simmering.)

TWO-INGREDIENT DOUGH TERIYAKI CHICKEN FLATBREADS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
• Mix flour and yogurt in a bowl; dough will be crumbly. Transfer dough to a lightly-floured work surface. Knead dough until smooth, 5 to 7 minutes, adding more flour if too sticky. Cut dough in half and form into balls.
• Flatten each dough ball with the palm of your hand, stretching and pulling until it is 1/4 inch thick (very thin). You also can roll out the dough with a rolling pin if that's easier for you. Shape the dough into two long ovals.
• Transfer the dough to the prepared baking sheet, prick using the tines of a fork, and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes. Remove and leave the oven on.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add onion slices, and cook for 3 minutes.
• Spread the crusts with the teriyaki sauce leaving a 1/2-inch border all around the edges. Top with the chicken, onions, and mozzarella cheese.
• Return to the oven and bake until the crusts and toppings are browned to your liking, 9 to 11 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and garnish with cilantro. Slice and serve immediately.