SLOW COOKER INDIAN CHICKEN STEW

The flavours in this slow cooker curried stew are reminiscent of butter chicken. Serve it over rice and/or with naan bread.

Yield: Serves 6.

SLOW COOKER INDIAN CHICKEN STEW

Ingredients

  • 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala or curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger, coriander, garam masala, pepper, cayenne pepper and salt in a 4 quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting until chicken is cooked through, about 6 - 7 hours.
  2. Increase to high heat setting. Whisk together flour and cold water until smooth. Stir into stew. Cover and cook until stew is thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in yogurt and cilantro.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

446 calories, 19.8 g fat, 57.9 g protein, 10.1 g carbohydrate, 1.7 g fibre, 415 mg sodium

Tip: Garam masala is a spice blend used throughout India. The blend has many variations, but some common ingredients may include cardamom, coriander, cumin and cinnamon. Garam masala can be found in the ethnic section or spice section of some grocery stores. In this recipe, curry powder may be used in place of garam masala.
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