Recipes - Chicken Zucchini Bhutuwa

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. chicken breasts, skinned, boned, and cut into 1-in pieces (can be substituted with lamb)
• 2 cups zucchini (lauka), cut into 1-in long strips
• 2 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1-in long strips
• 2 cups tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped, for garnish
• Salt and Pepper

Cooking Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, salt and pepper. Mix well, cover, and let marinate for 30 minutes. In a non-stick pan, heat three tablespoons of cooking oil, brown chicken on all sides, and set aside. Drain the oil, and heat clarified butter. Add onions and saut頍 till light brown. Add turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, curry powder and chili powder. Stir for one minute on low heat. Add zucchini, red bell pepper and tomato slices to the onion mixture. Stir-fry till wilting occurs. Transfer browned chicken to vegetables. Add salt and pepper and stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes, until the chicken pieces are cooked tender. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with rice or roti (flat bread).