Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, partially thawed
  • 1/4 cup raisins, soaked in warm water and drained (regular or golden)
  • 3 -4 cups warm cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

Method

  • Coarsely process the 1st nine ingredients (onion through salt) with 2 Tbsp water in a blender or food processor.
  • In a 12-inch skillet or saute pan, saute sliced onion in oil over medium high heat until onion turns golden.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add processed onion-seasonings mixture to pan and saute about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, scraping pan often to prevent from sticking and burning.
  • Add chicken to pan, tossing to coat thoroughly, then add tomatoes, peas and 1/3 cup water.
  • Increase heat to medium, cover pan, and let simmer 25 min; uncover and continue to cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is very tender.
  • Fold in raisins and continue to cook just long enough to heat through.
  • Spread a bed of rice on each of 4 plates or shallow bowls, pile chicken and sauce over rice, then spoon yogurt over the top.