Shakuti

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One of my favorite recipes from the australian grocery cookbook-magazine, hot & spicy cooking. Delicious! I serve this over hot cooked basmati or jasmine rice.

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Steps

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Cut chicken into serviing pieces.

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Rinse and pat dry with peper towels.

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Heat ghee in large frying pan , add chicken and fry until golden brown , about 6 to 8 minutes.

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Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.

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Add spices , garlic and onion and fry until onion has softened , about 6-8 minutes.

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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

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Add chicken , coconut milk , stock and desiccated coconut , mix well and bring to the boil.

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Place lid on pan , lower heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until chicken is almost tender.

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Uncover pan and simmer 10 more minutes or until sauce is thick and dry.

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Ingredients

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chicken, ghee, ground cumin, ground coriander, whole cloves, fresh ground black pepper, paprika, turmeric, ground nutmeg, garlic cloves, onions, tomato paste, coconut milk, chicken stock, desiccated coconut