Ingredients
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Quantity
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Boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1 pounds
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Salt
|
1 tsp
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Oil
|
¼ cup
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Onion – finely chopped
|
¾ cup
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Garlic – chopped
|
½ tsp
|
Fresh ginger root – chopped
|
½ tsp
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Ground cumin
|
½ tsp
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Turmeric
|
½ tsp
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Ground coriander
|
½ tsp
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Cayenne
|
½ tsp
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Ground fennel
|
1/8 tsp
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Water
|
¼ cup
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Tomato – finely chopped
|
½ cup
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Coriander leaves – chopped
|
2 tbsp
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Plain low – fat yogurt
|
¼ cup
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Garam masala
|
½ tsp
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Lemon juice
|
½ tbsp
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Sprinkle dried chicken pieces with salt. Saute in oil 3-4 minutes.
Transfer to a plate. Add onions, garlic and ginger to pan and saute 7-8
minutes, until soft and golden. Reduce heat to low, add cumin, turmeric, ground
coriander, cayenne, fennel, and 1/2 tablespoon water. Fry for a minute or so,
stirring constantly. Add the tomatoes, coriander and yogurt. Increase heat to
moderate and add chicken. Pour in remaining water. Bring to a boil. Turn chicken
several times to coat. Sprinkle top with garam masala and coriander. Reduce
heat to low and simmer until tender [10-20 minutes].