Chicken Moolee

This is a recipe from Indian cookery book which I tried because it had few different ingredients to be used with chicken and I was in a mood try something new. I didn't have a great expectation for this dish and was pleasantly surprised when it came so delicious and mouthwatering.

 Ingredients:

• Chicken - 500 gms (pieces of your choice)
• Oil - 5 tbsp
• Shallots - 6 (finely chopped)
• Garlic - 3
• Green chillies - 6
• Green cardamom pods - 5
• Cloves - 5
• Cinnamon stick - 1/2
• Pineapple pieces -  200 gms 
• Pomegranate juice - 5 tbsps
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• Peanuts - 3 tbsps (finely chopped)
• Coconut cream - 6 tbsps 
• Fresh ginger - 3 tsp (grated)
• Chicken stock - 250 ml
• Salt - 2 tsp

Method:

• Was and dry the chicken pieces. Heat the oil and sear the meat on both sides for about 4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. 
• Finely chop the garlic and the green chillies. Put the finely chopped shallots, garlic, and chillies along with the spices and stir-fry for about 6 minutes. 
• Chop the pineapple pieces finely and mix with pomegranate juice, turmeric, peanuts, coconut cream, and ginger. Add them to the pan and stir- fry for further 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken pieces, Pour in the stock and cook for 20 minutes stirring until the chicken is fully done. Check for seasoning and add stock if necessary. 
• Serve hot with rice or rotis.

Enjoy this very different yet delicious chicken dish on a cold evening....