Fragrant Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks

• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, partially thawed
• 1/4 cup raisins, soaked in warm water and drained (regular or golden)
• 3-4 cups warm cooked jasmine rice
• 1 cup Greek yogurt

Directions

1. 1

   Coarsely process the 1st nine ingredients (onion through salt) with 2 Tbsp water in a blender or food processor.

2. 2

   In a 12-inch skillet or sauté pan, saute sliced onion in oil over medium high heat until onion turns golden.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium-low, add processed onion-seasonings mixture to pan and saute about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, scraping pan often to prevent from sticking and burning.

4. 4

   Add chicken to pan, tossing to coat thoroughly, then add tomatoes, peas and 1/3 cup water.

5. 5

   Increase heat to medium, cover pan, and let simmer 25 min; uncover and continue to cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is very tender.

6. 6

   Fold in raisins and continue to cook just long enough to heat through.

7. 7

   Spread a bed of rice on each of 4 plates or shallow bowls, pile chicken and sauce over rice, then spoon yogurt over the top.