California Raisin-Almond Chicken Curry (Murghi Kismis Salan)
Courtesy of California Raisin Marketing Board
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 1 Hr.
Prep Time: 20 Min.
Cook Time: 1 Hr.
What you need:
* 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* 2 c. California raisins, divided
* 2 medium thinly sliced yellow onions, divided
* 1 small coarsely chopped green bell pepper
* 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh gingerroot
* 5 cloves garlic
* 2 Tbsp. clarified butter or vegetable oil, divided
* 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
* 1/4 c. sour cream
* 1/2 c. ground almonds
* 4 green cardamon pods
* 2-3 fresh or dried bay leaves
* 1 c. water
* salt to taste
* 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
* 2 c. California raisins, divided
* 2 medium thinly sliced yellow onions, divided
* 1 small coarsely chopped green bell pepper
* 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh gingerroot
* 5 cloves garlic
* 2 Tbsp. clarified butter or vegetable oil, divided
* 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
* 1/4 c. sour cream
* 1/2 c. ground almonds
* 4 green cardamon pods
* 2-3 fresh or dried bay leaves
* 1 c. water
* salt to taste
* 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro
What to do:
1. Trim and cut chicken into 1-in. pieces. Place in heavy 3-quart saucepan; set aside. In food processor, place 1 c. California raisins, half the onions, pepper, gingerroot and garlic; purée until smooth. Add to chicken. Stir in 1 Tbsp. butter, heavy cream, sour cream, almonds, cardamom, bay leaves and water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook 30 min. Add remaining California raisins; cover; cook 15-20 min. more.
2. In 10-in. skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; add remaining onions. Stir-fry 3-4 min. or until golden brown. Combine onions and salt with curry; cook 2-4 min. more to blend flavors. Discard cardamom pods and bay leaves; garnish with cilantro.
* Curries are sauce-based preparations often served with steamed rice and flatbreads.
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2. In 10-in. skillet, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; add remaining onions. Stir-fry 3-4 min. or until golden brown. Combine onions and salt with curry; cook 2-4 min. more to blend flavors. Discard cardamom pods and bay leaves; garnish with cilantro.
* Curries are sauce-based preparations often served with steamed rice and flatbreads.
* Visit www.loveyourraisins.com/recipes/ for more raisin recipes!
Nutritional information:
Calories: 390; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 90mg; Total Carbs: 36g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 31g; Protein: 29g; Sodium: 95mg; Potassium: 720mg;