Asian-Style Tomato Spice Chicken

Ingredients

• 5 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon coriander seed, ground finely
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 4 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped finely
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1 teaspoon clove, ground
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 500 g chicken breasts, diced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons javanese palm sugar

• 1 (150 g) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup plain unsweetened yogurt

Directions

1. 1

   Crush garlic, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, chili powder, and chicken powder, using a stone mortar and pestle or food processor.

2. 2

   Heat oil and butter in wok. Sautee the spice blend till fragrant.

3. 3

   Cook chicken with spices until all the meat turns white. Season with salt, pepper, and palm sugar.

4. 4

   Add tomato paste and yogurt. Stir and allow sauce to boil.

5. 5

   Serve with jasmine rice or baby potatoes. Garnish with a sprig of coriander leaf.