Quick Curry with Chicken and/or Mixed Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1-2 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tsp ground fennel seeds
• 1-2 tbsp garam masala
• salt to taste
• 4 cups diced chicken or mixed vegetables (potatoes, cauliflower, beans, peas, carrots)
• 1 cup yogurt, whisked or heavy cream or coconut milk  (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a stock pot or wok and fry onion at medium-high heat until well browned.  Add garlic and ginger and continue heating for 2 min.
2. Add all spices and stir for 1 more minute.
3. Add chicken and/or vegetables and stir for 2 minutes.  Add 2 cups water and salt, stir well, cover and cook on medium heat until chicken/vegetables are well cooked.
4. Add yogurt, cream, or coconut milk, stir well, and turn off heat when the mixture comes to a boil.

Serves 4-6

TIC
Curry powder is a mixture of  coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder etc and may be used to replace some of the spices.  Also, garam masala may be replaced by a mixture of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg etc.