Indian Spicy Chicken Curry Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
• 1-2 habaneros or serrano pepper, minced
• 14 curry leaves, shredded (can find at Asian or Indian markets but may omit)
• 1 lime, juice of, fresh
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon mace
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1-3 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
• 2 tablespoons salt

Directions

1. 1

   Cut up the chicken in bite size pieces and set aside. Mix all the spices together and put in a small bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Put the olive oil in a hot wok or medium-sized cooking pot.

3. 3

   When oil is hot, add the onions and cook until golden. About 5 minutes on medium-high heat. Stirring occasionally.

4. 4

   Add the minced ginger and garlic to the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Continue cooking on medium-high heat. Stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Add the habanero (or serrano) peppers to the onion mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Stir.

6. 6

   Add the shredded curry leaves to the above mixture and stir well. Cook for an additional 1 minute.

7. 7

   Add the spice mixture to the pot and stir all ingredients well. Cook on the same medium-high heat for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Add the chicken to the pot and cook for 3 minutes on the same heat level.

9. 9

   Add 2 cups of water and put a lid on the pot and cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

10. 10

    Take the lid off the pot and cook the food on medium-high or high heat until most of the water evaporates and the chicken is well-cooked.

11. 11

    Once the water is mostly gone add the lime juice, stir and cook on high heat for 2 minutes.

12. 12

    That's it! You've created one of the best Indian dishes you could eat! I hope you enjoy it. I recommend serving this dish with steamed Basmati rice!