Apple and Raisin Chicken Curry

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 3 large chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 3 small granny smith apples (diced)
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 4 cups water (reduce to 3 cups if you prefer a thicker curry)
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped to garnish if desired)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the spices and mix well together.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until onion starts to soften.

3. 3

   Add the spices. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.

4. 4

   Add the chicken, mixing to fully coat it in spices. Cook for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Blend the yogurt and tomato paste together and add to the chicken mixture.

6. 6

   Add the water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the curry for 40 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the apples and raisins and simmer for an additional 10 to 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Serve over hot cooked rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.