Chicken with Coconut Milk

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. chicken, cubed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbs. ghee
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 or green chili minced
• 1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1-1/2 Tbs. curry powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp tamarind paste
• 1/2 cup or more water
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/3 cup roasted cashew halves
• 3 Tbs. cilantro leaves minced

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds. As they sizzle; add onion and stir in the onion, garlic, chilies, and ginger. Cook over medium heat.
2. While stirring frequently until the onion is translucent. Add the curry powder, cloves and chicken and sauté for about 2 min.
3. Add tamarind water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until the chicken is firm to the touch and cooked through, 20 to 25 min.
4. Add the coconut milk, simmer about 5 min.
5. Serve garnished with cilantro.