INDIAN CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS IN SPICED TOMATO CREAM

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Has all the taste of of great Indian curry but lighter and healthier. Serve this with rice and your favorite Indian breads, such as naan, or chapatis, and a nice vegetable dish.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 dried red chili pepper
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick (3-inch)
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 lb boneless chicken breast, sliced into 1/2 x 3 inch strips
8 ounces mushrooms, stemmed and halved if large
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
5 ounces evaporated milk (or may use cream)
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add chili pepper, cloves and cinnamon stick and heat until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for 1-2 minutes then add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 min more.
  • Add the chicken slices and cook for 4 minutes; then add the mushrooms, cayenne, coriander, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, and cook for 4-5 minutes more; add a little oil if necessary to prevent burning.
  • Add tomato sauce and paste and mix well and lower heat and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in evaporated milk or cream and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes then add garam masala and chopped cilantro to the dish.
  • Serve with rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.2, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 110.6, Sodium 657.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.9, Protein 39.7

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