Presented for this week's Gather Cook of Summer series:
I found tonight's dinner recipe while searching for Indian cuisine, which I was craving:
http://www.tajrecipe.com/indian/cooking/recipes/Chicken/Grilled-Chicken-with-Spice_402.aspx
This is my interpretation.
1 cup canned diced tomatoesÂ
3 T fresh lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 in fresh ginger, peeledÂ
1 T canned green chilies
2 t garam masalaÂ
1 t coriander, toasted
1 t cumin seed, toastedÂ
pinch pepperÂ
1/2 t cayenne
1/2 t turmericÂ
sea salt to taste
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breastsÂ
2 t melted ghee, plus extra for frying potatoesÂ
2 new potatoes, diced
Naan breadÂ
garam masalaÂ
cumin seed
Blend the tomatoes, lemon, garlic, ginger, chilies, spices and salt in a blender til smooth. Pour over chicken and marinate for 4-8 hours.
Preheat grill on medium heat.
Remove chicken from marinade, shaking carefully to remove excess. Brush with ghee. Grill on first side til nice and golden brown. Turn and brush with ghee.
Meanwhile, pour marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
In a large frying pan or cast iron skillet, fry the potatoes in ghee til golden brown.Â
Serve chicken and potatoes with sauce along with a few slices of fresh Naan. Garnish everything with additional masala and cumin seed.
The recipe for the Naan can be found here:Â http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977002001




















Comments: 54
Cumin is actually good for you. I used it in a lot of dishes for the healing properties.
And also Masala can be skipped from Naan.
Instead of Naan, you can eat rice with it or try tortillas
I love spicy food but can no longer eat it. My ulcer and throwing up has ruined my stomach and throat. I have to stay away from it with NO exceptions.
I just hate it. My husband told me the other day that he has to order a chicken sandwich when we go out to eat, because he knows I will order something "hot" and can't eat it. LOL
He said he gets stuck eating what I ordered so he gets the chicken sandwich so I will have something to eat. LOL
I wish I had the money, I would send you some of my garam masala :)
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Like Connie i can not eat it. Don't like spicy food either.