Minnie's Classic Chicken and Potato Curry

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very yummy...

  • 8
  • 20 mins
  • 60 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. favorite curry powder
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger root
  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken- 1 inch chunks
  • 15 oz chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2-4 cups water
  • 2 medium potatoes, diced
  • 2 tsp. garam masala
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilatro

Preparation

Step 1

1. Mix and heat the curry powder in a small dry skillet, stirring and roasting till aromatic, 1-2 mintues. Take care not to burn. Set aside.

2. In a large skillet or kettle, heat the vegetable oil.

3. Add onion, garlic, and ginger root. Cook over low heat for 4 minutes

4. Add all the curry powder, stirring well.

5. Add the chicken chunks. Stir to combine well with curry onion mixture about 3 minutes

6. Add chopped tomatoes, chopped cilantro, salt, and water to cover. Simmer 20 minutes.

7. Add diced potates. Cover and cook till potatoes are tender, 15-25 minutes. Taste for salt and adjust as needed. Do not overcook.

8. to finish, sprinkle with garam masala and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Let cool, uncovered. Then cover and hold till time to serve. If making a day ahead, refrigerate. Heat to serve but do not boil.

Great with Rice