Monday, 14 November 2016

ALGERIAN CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS (Chtit'ha Djedj)





Chtit’ha Djedj(Algerian Chicken with chickpeas)
Ingredients

5 chicken legs
2 chicken breast(cubes)
1 bunch of cilantro
2 onions chopped
4-6 cloves of garlic
1 can (15.5 Oz)garbanzo beans
1-1/2 tablespoon Tomato paste
Oil
Water
Salt to taste
Spices
1/2 teaspoon Harissa
OR
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon dry mint leaves
1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds
1/2 tablespoon black and white pepper corns
1/2 tablespoon allspice peppers
2 red dry chili
Instructions

In a pot,heat some oil,about 2 tablespoon.
Add chopped onion.Saute it until translucent.
Add chicken legs.
Meanwhile grind all the spices.
Add spices,tomato paste,crushed garlic.
Cover and turn the heat low.Let it cook for couple of minutes.
Add cubed chicken and garbanzo beans,stir it well.Season it with salt.
Add Water enough for desired consistency.
Let it come to boil and simmer it down,until it is cooked.
Serve it with Couscous/rice.
Enjoy


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