Quantities Ingredients
1/2 tsp.
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Ground cumin
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1/2 tsp.
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Ground coriander
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1/2 tsp.
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Cayenne
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1 tsp.
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Table salt
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2 lbs.
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
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1 c.
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Plain whole-milk yogurt
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2 Tbsp.
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Vegetable oil
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2 medium
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Garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons)
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1 Tbsp.
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Grated fresh ginger
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| Masala Sauce: | |
3 Tbsp.
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Vegetable oil
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1 medium
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Onion diced fine (about 1 1/4 cups)
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2 medium
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Garlic cloves, minced
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2 tsp.
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Grated fresh ginger
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1
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Serrano chile, ribs and seeds removed, flesh minced
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1 Tbsp.
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Tomato paste
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1 Tbsp.
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Garam Masala
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1 - 28 oz.
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Can crushed tomatoes
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2 tsp.
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Sugar
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1/2 tsp.
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Table salt
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2/3 c.
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Heavy cream
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1/4 c.
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Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
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Preparation Procedures:
1. FOR THE CHICKEN: Combine cumin, coriander, cayenne and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with spice mixture pressing gently so mixture adheres. Place chicken on plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, oil, garlic and ginger set aside.
1. FOR THE CHICKEN: Combine cumin, coriander, cayenne and salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of chicken with spice mixture pressing gently so mixture adheres. Place chicken on plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, oil, garlic and ginger set aside.
2. FOR THE SAUCE: Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat until simmering. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently until light golden 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, chile, tomato paste and garam masala, cook stirring frequently until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, sugar and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream and return to simmer. Remove pan from heat and cover to keep warm.
3. While sauce simmers adjust oven rack to upper-middle position (about 6 inches from heating element) and heat broiler. Using tongs, dip chicken into yogurt mixture (chicken should be coated with thick layer of yogurt) and arrange on wire rack set in foil-lined rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan. Discard excess yogurt mixture. Broil chicken until thickest parts register 160 degrees on instant-read thermometer and exterior is lightly charred in spots, 10 to 18 minutes, flipping chicken halfway through cooking.
4. Let chicken rest 5 minutes then cut into 1-inch chunks and stir into warm sauce (do not simmer chicken in sauce). Stir in cilantro, adjust seasoning with salt and serve.
Yield: Serves 4 to 6