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Afghan Turmeric Stewed Chicken With Cilantro Yogurt Gravy

Name: Afghan Turmeric Stewed Chicken With Cilantro Yogurt Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs halal chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1.5 tsp ground coriander; 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 0.5 cup halal chicken broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

A comforting Afghan chicken korma infused with aromatic turmeric, coriander, and fresh cilantro, bound together by a silky tempered garlic yogurt sauce.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

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Technique to learn

Tempering Yogurt Sauces

Slowly whisking warm pan juices into cold yogurt before combining prevents the sauce from curdling when introduced to hot ingredients.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chopped onions for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown.
Step 2: Add minced garlic, ground turmeric, and ground coriander to the skillet, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3: Add chicken thigh pieces to the skillet and sear for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.

Step 4: Pour in the halal chicken broth, reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 15 minutes until chicken is tender.

Step 5: In a medium bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, chopped cilantro, and 2 tablespoons of warm liquid from the pan until completely smooth.

Step 6: Turn off skillet heat and gently stir the tempered yogurt mixture into the chicken until combined, then warm on low heat for 2 minutes without boiling.

Cooking tips

Always temper yogurt with warm pan juice to keep the sauce smooth and cream-like.
Serve alongside steamed long-grain basmati rice or warm flatbread.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Afghan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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