Pakistani Potato Chicken
Description
Spiced with ginger, garlic, cumin, and red chiles, this chicken curry with potatoes, bell peppers and yogurt is so easy to make and so tasty.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons garlic paste
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
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1 teaspoon round red chile pepper, minced, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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salt to taste
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1/4 cup plain yogurt
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1 (3 pound) broiler/fryer chicken, cut up and skin removed
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
Directions
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Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic paste and ginger; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add the minced chile, cumin, salt, and yogurt.
2
Stir in chicken pieces and bell pepper. Cover pot and simmer over low heat, until the oil separates and chicken is mostly cooked, 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Mix in potatoes; add a little water, if necessary. Cook on low heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.