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Chicken Kadu, a traditional Afghan dish, combines tender chicken with a rich, flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, spices, and often includes pumpkin or butternut squash. Here's a simple recipe to try:
### Ingredients:
-2 kg chicken
- 2 cups pumpkins
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 4 tomatoes, diced (or 1 can of diced tomatoes)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 cup water or chicken broth
### Instructions:
1. **Preparation:**
- Clean and cut the chicken into pieces if not already done.
- Peel and cube the pumpkin or butternut squash.
2. **Cooking the Chicken:**
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute.
3. **Adding Spices:**
- Stir in the turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Cook for about 30 seconds to release the aromas of the spices.
4. **Tomatoes and Tomato Paste:**
- Add the diced tomatoes (or canned tomatoes) and tomato paste. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes break down and form a thick sauce.
5. **Cooking the Chicken:**
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the chicken with the sauce.
6. **Adding Pumpkin and Simmering:**
- Add the cubed pumpkin or butternut squash to the pot.
- Pour in the water or chicken broth, stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the pumpkin is tender.
7. **Finishing Touches:**
- Stir in the garam masala and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8. **Serving:**
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, or Afghan bread.
Enjoy your homemade Chicken Kadu!
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