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Suneeta's Sindhi Chicken


Title: Suneeta's Sindhi Chicken
Categories: Chicken, Indian
Yield: 4 Servings

3 tb Oil
1 Cinnamon stick
4 Cloves, whole
1 Bay leaf
1 1/2 c Onion; finely chopped
6 Garlic clove; minced
Ginger, fresh, 1 1/2";
-minced
1 1/2 c Tomato; finely chopped
1 1/2 ts Coriander, ground
3/4 ts Cumin, ground
1/2 ts Indian chillie powder
1/2 ts Turmeric
Salt; to taste
1 c Yogurt
8 Chicken thigh; skinned
2 tb Cilantro, fresh; chopped

Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat. Saut‚ cinnamon, cloves
& bay leaf 1 minute. Add onion & saut‚ until dark brown (about 20-25
minutes), stirring frequently to prevent burning. Add garlic & ginger; cook
2 minutes. Add tomatoes & cook until soft, about 8 minutes. Mash with back
of spoon. Add coriander, cumin, chillie powder, turmeric & salt. Cook 2 to
3 minutes. Add yogurt; mix well. Add chicken. Cover & cook on medium heat
until chicken is tender. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

per Joe Waring