Pakistani Potato Chicken

Spiced with ginger, garlic, cumin, and red chiles, this chicken curry with potatoes, bell peppers and yogurt is so easy to make and so tasty.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 675 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon round red chile pepper, minced, or to taste
• 1 (3 pound) broiler/fryer chicken, cut up and skin removed
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 cup plain yogurt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Stir in garlic paste and ginger; cook and stir for about 1 minute. Add the minced chile, cumin, salt, and yogurt.

Step 2

Stir in chicken pieces and bell pepper. Cover pot and simmer over low heat, until the oil separates and chicken is mostly cooked, 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in potatoes; add a little water, if necessary. Cook on low heat until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes more. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.