Curried Chicken Mole
- 3 to 6 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 1/2 to 2-inch ginger root, grated
- 4 to 6 Tbsp. olive or canola oil
- 3 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 lb. carrots, sliced
- 1 or 2 onions, diced
- 1 fresh sweet pepper (green, red, yellow or orange), sliced
- 1/2 lb. broccoli or asparagus (for bhaji)
- 1/2 to 1 tsp. poppy seed
- 1/2 to 1 tsp. fenugreek
- 2 to 3 lb. chicken, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 to 1/2 c. yogurt
- 2 to 4 Tbsp. curry paste (green or red)
- 2 to 4 Tbsp. mole paste (green or red)
- 1 to 2 tsp. ground cumin and/or paprika (optional)
- Have all ingredients ready to stir-fry in wok or heavy skillet (high heat).
- Saute garlic, ginger and fenugreek in 2 teaspoons sesame oil and 2 to 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil for 1 minute. Add carrots and onions.
- Saute until onions are golden.
- Remove and reserve.
- Add oil, heat, then stir-fry chicken fast until very golden and crispy; remove and reserve.
- Add oil; stir-fry fenugreek, poppy seed and broccoli or asparagus quickly as bhaji. Add reserved onions, carrots and chicken.
- Cover with yogurt (may substitute or use part coconut milk).
- Dissolve curry paste and mole paste in a little liquid; add to mix and stir.
- Lay pepper over mixture and allow it to steam.
- Cumin or paprika may be added. Let simmer for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Serve over basmati or jasmine rice.
garlic, ginger root, olive, sesame oil, carrots, onions, sweet pepper, broccoli, poppy seed, fenugreek, chicken, yogurt, curry, mole paste, ground cumin
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=979080 (may not work)