[CH] Speaking of curry - Georgia?

Alex Silbajoris (asilbajo@hotmail.com)
Wed, 29 Nov 2000 19:49:21

...This was cross-posted to Bam@egroups.com


>Country Captain
>
>This famous dish from Georgia is believed to have
>originated from British settlers that had served in the
>military in India.
>
>Serves 4
>
>1/4 cup Currants
>2 tablespoons Olive oil
>4 Chicken breasts
>1 large Onion, medium dice
>1 Green bell pepper, medium dice
>3 cloves garlic, minced
>2 cups Tomatoes, diced
>1 tablespoon Curry powder
>1/2 teaspoon Thyme
>1/2 cup Almonds, slivered
>Cooked rice
>
>Cover the currants with boiling water. Set aside. Heat the
>oil in a heavy skillet. Add the chicken and brown, cooking
>until tender. Remove the breasts to a casserole dish (that
>has a lid). Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the
>skillet. Cook until just soft. Add the tomatoes, curry, and
>thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10
>minutes. Check the seasonings (for salt and pepper). Add
>the plumped currants. Pour over the chicken. Cover and bake
>for 45 minutes at 325. Serve over cooked rice. Garnish with
>almonds.
>
>- Nick Sundberg


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