CURRIED CHICKEN AND POTATOES

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This is a hearty meal of chicken and potatoes simmered with Indian spices, tomatoes, Swiss Chard, and yogurt. Adjust the spices to taste. Serve it over basmati rice.

Provided by JESSIFIVE

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
½ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black mustard seed
½ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (4 ounce) chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
½ bunch Swiss chard, chopped
1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. In hot oil, cook cumin seeds, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne pepper, mustard seeds, salt, and garlic. When seeds start to pop, stir in chicken and potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes, or until chicken is nearly done.
Stir in tomatoes, chard, and yogurt. Cover, and cook 15 minutes more, or until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 427.9 mg, Sugar 6 g