Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3 medium white onions, frenched
  • 8 ounces dried apricots, finely chopped
  • 3 large carrots, cut on the bias into 1-inch - 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons gingerroot, peeled and minced
  • 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 3 teaspoons cayenne
  • 8 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 15 ounces garbanzo beans (drained)
  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into bite-size florettes
  • 15 ounces coconut milk, canned

Method

  • In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over a medium flame until hot. Add the onion, dried apricots, carrot, ginger root, and garlic; stir occasionally and cook until the onion turns translucent. Add salt and pepper to taste (about a pinch) but be careful not to brown the onions.
  • Mix the chicken thigh meat with the cayenne pepper and half of the Masala; stir the seasoned meat into the vegetables. Cook until the chicken is opaque.
  • Add the tomatoes and garbonzo beans; stir into the meat and vegetables. Cook until the liquid of the tomatoes comes to a simmer.
  • Add the cauliflower, coconut milk, and remaining Masala. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to "low". Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 20 - 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, increase the heat to "medium" and reduce the thickness of the broth to a desired consistency.
  • Ladle equal portions into bowls with either Basmati rice or potatoes.