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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1 onion, finely chopped
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
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1 cup water
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1 small tomato, coarsely chopped
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1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon garam masala
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1 tablespoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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8 chicken legs, skin removed
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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Heat oil and ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Cook cumin seeds in hot oil-ghee mixture until seeds begin to change color.
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Stir in onion; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; continue cooking until onions are browned, about 5 minutes more.
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Mix in water, tomato, serrano pepper, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes. Lay chicken into sauce; mix gently to coat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink near the bone, about 40 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
325 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
4g | Carbs |
28g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 325 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
Cholesterol 102mg | 34% |
Sodium 395mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 4g | 2% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 28g | 55% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
Calcium 33mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 323mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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