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Hunza Valley Apricot And Chicken Curry

Name: Hunza Valley Apricot And Chicken Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 700 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 100 g dried pitted apricots, halved; 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

A fragrant Northern Pakistani braised chicken dish featuring dried apricots, toasted cumin, garlic, and fresh mint, balanced with aromatic spices.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

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Technique to learn

Fruit-Infused Braising

Simmering meat slowly with dried fruits in a covered pot allows natural fruit sugars to melt into the warm savory spice paste.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add sliced onion and saute for 6 to 8 minutes until light golden brown.
Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Add chicken pieces, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of fine salt, searing the chicken for 5 minutes until lightly browned.

Step 5: Pour in 240 ml of warm water and the halved dried apricots, stirring well to scrape up any browned bits from the pan bottom.

Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer gently for 15 minutes until chicken is tender and apricots are soft.

Step 7: Uncover and simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to thicken the gravy to a rich consistency.

Step 8: Remove from heat, stir in fresh chopped mint, and serve warm with naan or steamed basmati rice.

Cooking tips

Soak dried apricots in warm water for 10 minutes prior to cooking if they are very firm.
Keep the skillet tightly covered during simmer to allow steam to break down the fruit preserves into the gravy.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Pakistani; 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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