Macalcal or Masala Chicken
Chicken in Coconut Sauce
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Onions coarsely chopped
- 4 Tbsp. Oil
- 6 Garlic cloves crushed
- 2 1/2 inch Ginger grated
- 1 tsp. Turmeric
- 6 Chicken pieces thighs and breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 lb. Potatoes cut in thick slices
- 3 oz. Creamed coconut diluted in 1/14 cups boiling water
- 3/4 Cup Cashew or split almonds
- 2 Tbsp. Raisins
- Salt and white pepper
Instructions
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Fry onions in oil till soft and golden. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes. Add ginger and turmeric and stir well.
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Place chicken in and season with salt and white pepper. Brown both sides and add potatoes, coconut milk, and cover with water.
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Add sugar and adjust seasoning. Simmer for 30 - 45 minutes or until chicken and potatoes are tender.
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Add nuts and raisins and cook for a few minutes. Serve hot.