Tempered Chicken Curry

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1 Large Onion -- finely chopped

2 Stalks Celery -- finely chopped

1 tablespoon Ginger -- finely chopped

4 Cloves Garlic -- finely chopped

1 tablespoon Lemongrass

4 Whole Cloves

1 tablespoon Coriander -- ground

1 tablespoon Cumin

1 teaspoon Turmeric

1 tablespoon Ground Chili Peppers -- any kind

2 pounds Chicken -- cubed

Salt to taste

Heat oil in pan and brown onion, celery, ginger, garlic and lemon grass.

Add cloves, cinnamon and cardamom.

Turn heat down and add coriander, cumin, turmeric, vinegar and chili powder.

Allow spices to become lightly browned.

Add chicken, soy sauce and salt. Cook over low heat until chicken is tender about 15 minutes.

Friday, January 15, 2010 - 4:48pm