Authentic Malabar Chicken Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 whole cardamom pods
• 3 whole cloves
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 fresh green chile peppers, sliced
• 3 large potatoes, cubed
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
• 1.5 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
• 1 tomato, diced
• 0.5 cup water
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom, and cloves; sauté until their aroma fills the kitchen, approximately 30 seconds.
2. Introduce onions and chile peppers to the pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions develop a golden-brown hue, around 10 minutes. Incorporate potatoes, carrots, and ginger-garlic paste; continue to cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add coriander, black pepper, turmeric, and salt; cook and stir for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the spices are well combined.
3. Gently fold in the chicken, coconut milk, tomato, water, yogurt, and cream; bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Lower the heat to medium-low; cook, partially covered, stirring frequently, until the potatoes reach desired tenderness and the chicken is fully cooked, approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Before serving, remove and discard the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cardamom, and cloves.

Nutrition

• Calories: 532 kcal
• Fat Content: 29 g
• Fiber Content: 9 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 337 mg
• Protein Content: 23 g
• Cholesterol Content: 44 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 49 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 20 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g