Afghan

Murgh Qorma - Chicken Stew

Name: Murgh Qorma - Chicken Stew
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 500g chicken, cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 cups water

Rich and creamy chicken stew with aromatic spices and yogurt.

50 minutes4 servings

Method

In a pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until softened. Add chicken and cook until browned.
Add yogurt, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
Pour in water and simmer for 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve with rice or flatbread.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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