Sanguine

Whatever will be will be...

Yes, in general the beauty of the day makes me wake up fresh... I almost see the end on most days. I have to build up the momentum to get to the finish line, which I have told myself is the end of this year. I cannot help but feel happy that a big one is getting complete. As in sorrow so in joy, I miss you - Bapi! I wish I could share the ups as the downs! Yes, contrary to what is sometimes percieved you miss a loved one just as much during a moment of happiness, when you want to run and tell him, hey, I feel just wonderful today!

In this feeling of sanguine, I created a recipe, one that needs hope and patience more than it needs lots of ingredients. The results were pretty good, this can only be judged by how quickly the food finishes.

Murgir Makha Jhol - Chicken in a carmelized onion compote

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

4-5 tablespoons oil
2 onions, cut into a fine dice
1.5 lbs chicken on the bone, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons, coarsely crushed ginger
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cumin-coriander powder
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional, I add this for my brother)
2 green chilies, diced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into a dice
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Method of Preparation

1. Heat the oil and add the onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add in the chicken, ginger, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, cumin-coriander powder and cook on medium high for 15 minutes. All that is needed at this point is occasional stirring, the chicken browns, the onions softens, melts and turns into a beautiful carmelized mush.
3. Add in the green bell pepper, green chilies and cook for another 10 minutes.
4. The chicken should be coated in a rich, soft thick brown sauce. Add in the tomatoes and garam masala and cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and well mixed.
5. Stir in the cilantro and enjoy!