Spicy Chicken a la Delia

 

 

4 lbs skinless/boneless chicken thighs.

2 cloves garlic-crushed(we used Russian for a little extra heat)
1 tsp ginger
2 tsp turmeric
½  tsp oil

¾ tsp whole cumin

1 tsp whole coriander
8 cardamom pods

1 tsp butter

½ tbsp. oil
2 onions, sliced
1 green pepper-roughly chopped (courtesy Frederick)
2 dried chilies-chopped
1 bay lead-crumbled

5 oz yogurt

2 oz hot water

Make paste with first four ingredients.
Coat chicken and let stand at least 2 hours.
Cook at 400F for 20 mins.

Saute cumin, coriander and cardamom in a dry fry pan for 2 mins.

Crush finely.  (the aroma!)

Saute onions and pepper. Add chilies and bay leaf. Add crushed spices. Add yogurt and water.

Pour all over chicken.

Bake for 40 mins at 350F