Chicken Makhani

Name: Chicken Makhani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless; 2 tbsp canola oil; 1 onions; 2 slices gingerroot; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cups canned tomatoes (diced); 1/2 cup yogurt, plain, 2%; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1 cup basmati rice; 2 tsp olive oil; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 1/2 cup water; 1 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon sticks

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Submitted by Sandy Wong, RD, Peritoneal Dialysis Dietitian, Royal Columbian Hospital (ON)

Preparation : 20 min Cooking : 30 min

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Ingredients

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???	canola oil	???
???	onions	???
???	gingerroot	???
???	garlic	???
???	canned tomatoes (diced)	???
???	yogurt, plain, 2%	???
???	ground cumin	???
???	cayenne pepper [optional]	???
???	fresh cilantro, chopped	???
???	basmati rice	???
???	olive oil	???
???	bay leaf	???
???	turmeric	???
???	water	???
???	cardamom pods	???
???	cinnamon sticks	???

Method

Chicken

Puree onion, ginger and garlic in blender.
Heat 1 tbsp oil. Brown pureed mixture, cumin, cayenne pepper (optional) and 1 tsp garam masala.
Add tomatoes, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in yogurt and reduce heat to low, simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat 1 tbsp oil, add chicken, cook until lightly browned. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Stir cooked chicken into sauce. Add Cilantro.
Cook for 5 to 10 minutes on low heat. Stir occasionally.

Fragrant Basmati Rice

Heat oil in sauce pan. Add rice and spices and toast slightly. Add water. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for approximately 15 minutes.