Li Ochs Chicken And Garbanzo Stew Food

CHICKEN WITH GARBANZO BEANS (CHICKEN CHOLAY)

Steps:

• Heat oil.
• Fry onion till brown.
• Add ginger, garlic, black pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric and nigella seeds (mixed with a little water to make a paste).
• Stir fry 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and stir fry till tomatoes are soft.
• Add drumsticks, fry 1-2 minutes.
• Add red chili powder and salt and mix well. Let chicken cook in its own water for a few mins or add 1/2 - 1 cup water and the garbanzo beans, mix well.
• Cover and let cook till chicken and beans soft and oil rises to the surface.
• (NOTE: if using canned beans, it won't take very long for this curry to cook).
• Toss in whole green chillies, cover and turn off heat.
• Serve in 5 minutes.
• Yum!
• Serve with a simple salad.

SPICY AFRICAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a large dutch oven heat oil over medium high heat.
• Add chicken, and brown.
• Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium low, and add garlic, onion and potato, celery and carrot to the pan.
• Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season with cumin, curry, black pepper, red pepper and salt.
• Return browned chicken and accumulated juices and add water to the pan.
• Place lid on pot and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove lid, and stir in the peanut butter and garbanzo beans.
• Make sure the peanut butter is blended into it. Replace lid to simmer for 10 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.
• Remove from heat, adjust seasoning, sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

ROAST CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GARBANZO BEANS, TOMATOES, AND PAPRIKA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Mix first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Pour 1 teaspoon spiced oil mixture into small bowl; whisk in yogurt and set aside for sauce. Place chicken on large rimmed baking sheet. Rub 2 tablespoons spiced oil mixture over chicken. Add beans, tomatoes, and 1/2 cup cilantro to remaining spiced oil mixture; toss to coat. Pour bean mixture around chicken. Sprinkle everything generously with salt and pepper.
• Roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cilantro. Transfer chicken to plates. Spoon bean mixture over. Serve with yogurt sauce.
• *Sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce; available at some supermarkets, at specialty foods stores, and from tienda.com.

GREEK GARBANZO STEW

Steps:

• Saute onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Stir in tomatoes and next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
• Stir in spinach and chopped parsley; cook 5 minutes. Top with crumbled feta cheese, if desired.