Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 piece gingerroot, peeled and minced (3 inches)
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 -3 green serrano chilies, chopped
  • 5 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 3 -4 black cardamom pods
  • 2 pieces cinnamon sticks (1-inch)
  • 5 -6 whole cloves
  • 6 -8 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • 3 tablespoons coriander, ground
  • 2 tablespoons cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 14 teaspoon turmeric
  • 12 cup plain yogurt
  • 14 cup dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • cilantro
  • 8 -10 chicken pieces (legs, thighs or beasts your choice)

Method

  • Heat oil in large saucepan over high heat.
  • Add onions and sauti 2 minutes.
  • Stir in ginger, garlic and chiles.
  • Add chicken pieces and brown lightly.
  • Add tomatoes and remaining spices, yogurt, rum and salt.
  • Reduce heat to low and braise 40 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve with cilantro and rice.
  • With leftovers.
  • Freezes well.