Kuwaiti Curried Chicken Quwarmah Ala Dajaj

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A definite 5 stars. This is very good. I sometimes add okra (bamia). I serve it with recipe #304145 and a fresh salad for a great meal masha allah. Modified from the gulf states section of the complete middle east cookbook by tess mallos.

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Steps

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Rinse and wipe chicken pieces dry and sprinkle with salt.

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Combine baharat and turmeric and rub half onto chicken pieces.

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Leave for 15 minutes.

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Heat olive oil and brown chicken pieces on each side.

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Remove to plate.

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Add onion and fry gently until transparent.

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Add garlic , ginger , remaining spice mixture , and cinnamon bark to the onion and fry for 5 minutes stirring often.

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Add tomato sauce , water , salt to taste , and loomi pierced twice with a skewer or loomi powder.

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Bring to a high simmer.

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Add chicken pieces and okra if using , reduce heat to low and simmer very gently for 1 1 / 2 hours until chicken is tender and sauce is thick.

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Serve hot with recipe #79179 or other basmati rice dish and salad.

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Enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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chicken, salt, mixed spice, turmeric, olive oil, onions, garlic cloves, fresh ginger, cinnamon bark, tomato sauce, water, dried limes, frozen okra