Chicken With Tomatoes And Garam Masala

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   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in

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   cardamom pods, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds and

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   peppercorns. Add onion, garlic and ginger root. Cook, stirring,

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   until onions soften and just begin to brown, about 4 minutes.

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   2. Add the chicken, tomatoes, salt and ground red pepper, stirring

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   to combine; heat to a boil. Cover tightly, lower heat to simmer.

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   Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender, about 25

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   minutes.

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   3. Uncover, raise heat to medium. Sprinkle in the garam masala,

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    add salt/pepper to taste; cook, stirring gently, until the flavors

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    come together and some liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.

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    4. Remove cardamom pods, bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Serve

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    with rice and green lentils with onion.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.