Description

Chicken, slow cooked to perfection in an Indian spice inspired yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless/skinless chicken thighs ½ cup whole milk plain yogurt (NOT GREEK STYLE) 1½ teaspoons Kosher salt 1 large yellow onion, diced 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil (To saute the onions) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced or (¼ dried ginger = 1 tablespoon fresh ginger). 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoons Garam Masala (found in the spice section) see below for a basic blend. 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 14.5 oz or if you can find 15 oz can diced tomatoes, drained ¾ cup Coconut milk or heavy cream (I use ½ cup coconut milk and ¼ cup heavy cream)

Instructions

Place the chicken in a cold 4 quart (6 quart in doubling recipe) Slow Cooker, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the salt over the chicken and cover with the yogurt, set aside. Place a frying pan over medium heat and allow it to get hot, 2-3 minutes, coat the bottom of the pan with vegetable oil, once the oil is hot, 2-3 minutes, add the onion and saute until the onions are browning on the edges, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and continue to saute until the tomato paste darkens slightly, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, ginger and all the ground spices, saute till fragrant about 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes and the remaining salt (½ teaspoon) and saute until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker and stir in to combine with the chicken. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on low for 6-7 hours (I cook mine for 6 ½ hours on low). At the end of the cooking time, add the Coconut Milk and /or cream and stir. Thicken with a cornstarch slurry if desired. Serve with rice and/or with Naan.

Addition Information

Easy Garam Masala blend: 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1½ teaspoons ground coriander 1½ teaspoons ground cardamom 1½ teaspoons ground pepper 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves Put all the spices in a container, stir to mix well.

Serves

4 - 6

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