Burmese Style Chicken or Beef Curry
Ingredients
1-16oz can tomatoes
1 small onion (sliced)
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 clove garlic (crushed)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp coriander
1 Tbls cumin
*11/2 Tbls. curry powder
1/2 tsp paprika
2 thin slices ginger
1 pkg chicken pieces (thighs are best)
*For stew meat use less curry powder (1lb. meat)
Instructions
Saute onion in 1 Tbls. oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and discard when browned.
Add spices, then bay leaf and cook approximately 3 minutes stirring often.
Add tomatoes and smash them as much as possible.
Add chicken pieces and about 1/2 cup water.
(Using thighs guarantees a more even cooking time)
Cook covered 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally.
*For Stew Meat - pressure cook 1st with 1/2 cup water or on low heat several hours for tender pieces.
Add more water if mixture starts to dry out.