MUGHALI CHICKEN

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I enjoy cooking for my family and try to incorporate healthy new foods into our menus. This authentic Indian dish is a favorite. -Aruna Kancharla, Bentonville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 cardamom pods
10 garlic cloves, peeled
6 whole cloves
4-1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon unblanched almonds
1 tablespoon salted cashews
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 small red onions, halved and sliced
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons water
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Fresh cilantro leaves
Hot cooked basmati rice, optional

Steps:

Remove seeds from cardamom pods; place in a food processor. Add the garlic, cloves, ginger, almonds, cashews and cinnamon; cover and process until blended. Set aside., In a large skillet, saute onions and jalapenos in oil until tender. Stir in water and the garlic mixture. Add the chicken, milk, yogurt and turmeric. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken juices run clear, 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.