Chicken Makhtoom
Prep Time
15minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Prep Time
15minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts-500 g (or about 1 lb) (You can also use chicken thighs, drumsticks, whatever you have handy!)
  • 1cup frozen vegetables(peas, carrots, or (again) whatever you have handy!)
  • 2 medium sized tomatoes
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 1cup yogurt
  • 1tsp salt
  • 2tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 1/2tbsp seven spice(Arabic Masala) (divided)
  • 1tsp cumin powder
  • 2tbsp oil
  • 1 mild chili pepper(optional)
Instructions
  1. Dice the chicken breast into small cubes. Combine with a half of the seven spice mix, cumin powder, and a pinch of salt. Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients.
  2. Cut the onion and tomato roughly and add to a food processor. Combine with yogurt, salt, tomato paste, and half of the seven spice mixture.
  3. Blend until you have a thick sauce.
  4. Dice chili pepper (I usually remove the seeds.)
  5. In a dutch oven or large saucepan, heat 2 tbsp of corn oil over medium-high heat. Add the chili pepper and chicken. Brown the chicken lightly on all sides.
  6. Add the tomato-yogurt sauce. Once it comes to a rapid simmer, reduce the heat and cover. Let cook for approximately 25 minutes.
  7. Add the frozen vegetables and let cook covered for another 5-10 minutes
  8. Serve hot with rice. Enjoy!