Kerala Chicken Curry

Description

I learned to cook food from Kerala, South India, from my in-laws. This is a fantastic main dish for a South Indian meal, which should always be served with several dishes – see the footnote for suggestions.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 8 fresh curry leaves (Optional)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
  • water to cover
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 55 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6

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