Curry Chicken With Applesauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup oil (or more as needed, use vegetable or Canola oil, not olive oil)
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger (can use 1-2 teaspoons ginger powder)
• 1-2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
• 3-4 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup sweetened applesauce
• salt and pepper
• 7-8 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into slices, or chopped)

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Directions

1. 1

   In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add onions; sauté for about 10 minute.

3. 3

   Add in ginger and garlic; sauté for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add in curry powder, cumin and cinnamon; sauté for 1 minute just to release flavors.

5. 5

   Add in flour, yogurt and tomato paste, whisking until sauce is smooth (about 1 minute).

6. 6

   Add in broth and applesauce; bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally (about 35 minutes).

7. 7

   Add in chicken and peas to the sauce; simmer until the chicken is cooked through (about 10-15 minutes).

8. 8

   Add in sour cream and coconut milk; reduce heat to medium-low, stir until the sauce thickens enough to coat a wooden spoon (about 3-4 minutes).

9. 9

   Season with salt and pepper.