Cari de Poulet

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bone-in chicken pieces
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp Mauritian curry powder
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 8 curry leaves
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 1/2 cups water
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Chopped cilantro, to garnish

Before you cook

• Cut the chicken into pieces if not already done, and peel and cube the potatoes.
• Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden brown.
3. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the curry powder and stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the chicken pieces and turn them to coat in the spice paste.
6. Cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned.
7. Add the thyme, curry leaves and chopped tomatoes.
8. Cook for 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
9. Add the potatoes and pour in the water.
10. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cover.
11. Simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
12. Uncover and simmer for 5 more minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
13. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
14. Scatter chopped cilantro over the top before serving.
15. Serve hot with steamed rice.