1 cup (160 g) onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic
2-3 slices minced ginger
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup (63.75 g) white vinegar
1 cup (149 g) diced tomatoes
1 tsp kosher salt (scant)
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/8 – 2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to desired spice level)
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 pound (453.59 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, or veggies or chickpeas
1/4 cup (62.5 g) water
1/2 tsp turmeric
In a large microwavable bowl, heat the onions, garlic, ginger and oil for 5 -7 minutes until the vegetables are browned on the edges.
Pour veggies into a blender and combine with all other ingredients except turmeric, water and chicken. Blend into a smooth paste.
Place chicken in a bowl, and coat with the spice and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat the chicken. Wash out the blender bowl with the 1/4 cup water and pour that over the chicken as well. Mix.
Add turmeric now (adding it earlier could stain your blender bowl) and marinate for 30 mins to 8 hours.
Pour the chicken and marinade into your slow cooker with additional 1/2 cup of water. Cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Note: Sauce can be used for vegetables, chickpeas, etc. If you want to thicken it, cook it with small cubes of potatoes to disintegrate in and thicken the sauce.
Sept 2020: I did it up to the marinating (except made a mistake and used 1/4 cup oil!!). Then added 1 cut up chicken thigh and simmered everything for about 20 minutes. Did not add the extra 1/2 cup water. Then added 2-3 cups chopped kale and let that simmer for about 5 minutes. Added a drained can of chickpeas next and gently warmed it all. It was delicious. I only used 1/8 tsp cayenne and it was perfect for me.
Oct 2020: Made a double recipe. Added several peeled and cubed squash, partially pre-cooked; then when that was done added 2 cans chickpeas and a bunch of chopped kale. Delicious.
To try next: Use cauliflower and green peas.
Serving suggestion:
Basmati rice
Roasted cauliflower wedges
Cucumber raita
See recipes for cauliflower and raita here.
Other Indian side dish salads are listed here (down the page a bit).