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Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• black tea
• cardamom seed
• black peppercorn
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the tea bags, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, and black pepper, then return to a boil. Immediately stir in sugar.
2. 2 Remove pot from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.

By MSucec

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• cumin seed
• coriander seed
• bay leaf
• nutmeg
• star anise
• green cardamom pod
• clove
• black peppercorn
• mace

Instructions

1. 1 Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, nutmeg, anise pods, cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and mace together in a skillet over medium heat until very fragrant and you can literally see the scent rising into the air, 8 to 12 minutes; remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Pour the spice mixture into a grinder; grind into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

By Sarah-May

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• cumin seed
• star anise
• instant coffee granules
• dry milk powder
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, and stir in the cumin seeds, star anise pod, and cinnamon stick; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the instant coffee, and allow the drink to simmer gently for 2 more minutes. Pour the drink into mugs, straining out the spices, and stir 1 teaspoon of nonfat dry milk powder and 1 teaspoon of white sugar into each mug.

By Shuk22

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• green cardamom
• ginger
• clove
• black peppercorn
• black tea
• sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, ginger, cloves, and peppercorns in a slow cooker. Cook on High for 8 hours.
2. 2 Add tea bags to the slow cooker and steep for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Strain liquid into a clean container; stir in condensed milk. Serve hot.

By Seneca Schurbon

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• mango
• salt
• water
• white sugar
• vinegar
• raisin
• date
• ginger root
• garlic
• chile pepper
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Put mango into a large bowl. Sprinkle salt over the mango. Pour water over the mango. Let mango soak for 1 hour to overnight.
2. 2 Drain and discard liquid from the mango.
3. 3 Stir sugar and vinegar together in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add drained mango to the liquid; stir to coat. Stir raisins, dates, cinnamon sticks, ginger, garlic, and ground dried chile pepper into the mango mixture; bring again to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer mixture until thickened, about 1 hour. Remove from heat to cool completely.
4. 4 Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack chutney into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Michelle

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• black cumin seed
• black peppercorn
• green cardamom seed
• bay leaf
• fennel seed
• clove
• mace
• nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, cardamom seeds, bay leaves, fennel seeds, cloves, and mace. Dry-roast until fragrant, 6 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Cool spice mixture, then add nutmeg. Grind spice mixture in a spice grinder or coffee grinder into a fine powder. Store in an airtight container.

By Richard Willey

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• basmati rice
• vegetable oil
• green cardamom
• clove
• cumin seed
• onion
• water
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
3. 3 In the last 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, then stir in cumin seed.
4. 4 Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.
5. 5 Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
7. 7 Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
8. 8 Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.

By DHANO923

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• vegetable oil
• chicken breast
• green cardamom pod
• garlic
• black peppercorn
• serrano pepper
• ginger paste
• garlic
• tomato
• water
• paprika
• fenugreek leaves
• salt
• butter
• cream

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chicken in the hot oil until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2. 2 Wrap cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon stick in cheesecloth and secure with elastic or twist-tie.
3. 3 Blend the serrano peppers, ginger paste, and garlic paste together in a blender until smooth; add the crushed tomatoes and blend again until integrated. Transfer the mixture to a saucepan; add the water, paprika, and the spice bundle to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the volume of the liquid reduces to about half. Add the browned chicken to the liquid and stir. Cover the saucepan and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Stir the salt and fenugreek seeds into the mixture and continue simmering another 5 minutes. Remove the bundle of spices and discard. Stir the butter and cream into the mixture; simmer until the butter is melted completely, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve hot.

By LUNACITY

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• clove
• ginger
• cardamom pod
• black peppercorn
• black tea
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add cloves and boil for 1 minute. Add cinnamon sticks, ginger, cardamom pods, peppercorns, and tea. Allow tea to steep for 6 minutes; strain into a container. Stir brown sugar and vanilla extract into tea and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.

By ave's4cooking

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• ginger
• clove
• green cardamom
• black cardamom
• black tea
• milk
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, and black cardamom; simmer until flavors infuse, about 5 minutes. Add tea bags; simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Add milk and sugar; bring back to a boil. Strain tea into mugs.

By Saara

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• long-grain rice
• saffron
• water
• butter
• cardamom seed
• clove
• onion
• vegetable broth
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Cover rice with cold water and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, soak saffron threads in 2 tablespoons hot water in a small bowl.
3. 3 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves. Fry in hot butter for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Drain rice and add to onion mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. 4 Pour in boiling broth; stir in salt and saffron mixture. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes.

By Kimber

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• black tea
• sugar
• cocoa powder
• milk
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• whipped cream

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tea bag, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes.
2. 2 Remove tea bag and stir in sugar and cocoa. Return to the stove over medium heat and bring just to a boil. Mix in milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat through but do not boil. Pour into mugs, then top with whipped cream and garnish with cinnamon sticks.

By HoneeBee

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• whole milk
• heavy cream
• sugar
• black tea
• garam masala
• black peppercorn
• cardamom pod
• star anise
• nutmeg
• vanilla extract
• semisweet chocolate

Instructions

1. 1 Mix whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, cinnamon sticks, tea, garam masala, peppercorns, cardamom pods, anise pods, and nutmeg together in a saucepan; bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a colander into a large bowl. Add up to 1 cup more milk to cut spice level and sweetness to your liking.
2. 2 Pour milk mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. 3 Stir chocolate into the churned milk mixture and freeze, stirring occasionally, until soft and creamy, 4 to 5 hours.

By Kimberly G

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• brown sugar
• ginger root
• green cardamom
• clove
• bay leaf
• fennel seed
• black peppercorn
• darjeeling tea leaves
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, fennel seeds, and peppercorns together in a pot; cover and boil for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Remove from the heat, add tea leaves, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Stir milk into tea mixture and bring to a boil. Strain tea into tea cups.

By food4fit

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• vegetable oil
• clove
• black cardamom seed
• black peppercorn
• garlic powder
• water
• green pea
• basmati rice
• water
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.
2. 2 Add the green peas to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Season with a little salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Taste, and adjust the salt before serving.

By FKhan

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• vegetable oil
• chicken thigh
• onion
• ginger garlic paste
• curry powder
• green cardamom
• bay leaf
• clove
• red pepper flake
• black peppercorn
• coriander seed

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add chicken, onion, and ginger garlic paste. Season with curry powder, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, bay leaves, cloves, red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, and coriander seeds. Cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. At this point, gravy will be runny; if you want to thicken, remove lid, and cook until liquid is reduced.

By JRapuriS

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• green mango
• garlic
• ginger root
• white sugar
• salt
• cumin seed
• red pepper flakes
• clove
• cardamom seed
• cardamom pod
• white vinegar
• black peppercorn

Instructions

1. 1 Place mangoes in a large pot. Crush garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle until a smooth paste forms; stir into mangoes. Stir in sugar; season with salt, cumin seeds, pepper flakes, cloves, cardamom seeds and pods, and cinnamon stick. Stir to blend, cover pot, and let sit at room temperature 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 The next day, cook chutney over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken, about 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar and peppercorns; cook 1 minute more. Cool before using.

By Adrienne Belaire

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• olive oil
• cardamom pod
• star anise
• clove
• curry leaf
• shallot
• garlic
• ginger root
• curry paste
• coconut milk
• water
• chicken breast
• tamarind juice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Saute the cinnamon, cardamom, anise, cloves and curry leaves for 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in shallots, garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant. Stir in curry paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2. 2 Pour in the coconut milk and water and let simmer for 3 to 4 minutes; add chicken, tamarind juice and salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

By nora muhammad

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• vegetable oil
• cumin seed
• mustard seed
• fennel seed
• tomato
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• water
• white sugar
• pork loin chop
• salt
• pepper
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seed, mustard seed, and cinnamon stick. Cook and stir until seeds are fragrant and begin to pop, about 1 minute. Stir in the fennel seed and then add the tomatoes. Season with cayenne pepper and salt. Pour in the water, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the tomatoes are very soft, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Stir the sugar in with the tomatoes and set the heat to high. Cook until sugar has dissolved, then continue to cook while stirring constantly until the mixture is glossy, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. 3 Season the pork chops with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pork chops on each side until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the heat and allow to rest for a few minutes.
4. 4 Serve pork chops with about a tablespoon of chutney spooned over the top.

By Priyanka

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• saffron
• turmeric
• water
• vegetable shortening
• onion
• clove
• ginger
• cumin
• garlic powder
• cardamom seed
• long-grain white rice
• yogurt
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place saffron threads into boiling water, set aside to steep.
2. 2 Melt the vegetable shortening in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Season with cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger, cumin, garlic powder, and cardamom seeds. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes to release the flavor, stirring constantly.
3. 3 Pour in the rice and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the yogurt, saffron water, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover pot with a cloth folded into 4 layers. Place a lid over the cloth and cook until the rice is done, about 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds before serving.

By Sigrid

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• vegetable oil
• clove
• cardamom seed
• onion
• garlic
• chicken breast
• salt
• red pepper flakes
• coriander
• cumin
• tomato sauce
• water
• buttermilk
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom seeds; cook and stir in hot oil for 1 or 2 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until soft.
2. 2 Add chicken; cook and stir until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. 3 Season with salt, red pepper flakes, coriander, and cumin. Stir in tomato sauce and water; simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in buttermilk until well combined and heated through, about 5 to 8 minutes; stir in cilantro and serve.

By NAJWA

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• ✓ cinnamon stick
• ghee
• tiger prawn
• coconut milk
• water
• tomato
• cayenne pepper
• turmeric
• garlic
• ginger
• onion
• green cardamom pod
• clove
• vegetable oil
• clove
• cardamom seed

Instructions

1. 1 To prepare fresh garam masala, in a coffee grinder, grind cardamom seeds, 3 whole cloves, and 3 cinnamon sticks to a fine powder. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 4 whole cloves, 4 cardamom pods, and 2 sticks of cinnamon and fry for a few seconds (take care as cloves tend to pop out of the pan). Stir in grated onion and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until liquid dries and onion no longer smells raw, about 5 minutes. Add ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. 3 Stir in turmeric and cayenne pepper. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in water, cover the pan, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. 4 Pour in coconut milk and stir well. When mixture is just below boiling, stir in prawns. Sprinkle mixture with almost all of the fresh garam masala powder, reserving a pinch to use as a garnish. Gently stir to combine. Do not cover the pan at this stage, as coconut milk will curdle.
5. 5 As soon as prawns are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, add ghee. Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle reserved garam masala over the dish and serve.

By Niloufer

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• red chile pepper
• cumin seed
• coriander seed
• ginger
• garlic
• peppercorn
• clove
• oil
• onion
• chicken
• water
• tamarind juice
• salt
• cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. 1 Combine red chile peppers, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, peppercorns, and cloves in a mortar and pestle or a food processor; grind or process into a paste (masala paste).
2. 2 Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and until golden brown. Stir in masala paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add pieces of chicken; mix well and pour in enough cold water to cover the chicken. Bring to a boil.
3. 3 Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with tamarind juice and salt. Stir well and cook for additional 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• chicken breast
• salt
• pepper
• olive oil
• onion
• ginger root
• garlic
• curry powder
• tomato sauce
• coconut milk
• clove
• cardamom
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse chicken and pat dry; season with salt and pepper to taste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, then saute chicken until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
2. 2 Saute onions in skillet until translucent; add ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant, then stir in curry powder.
3. 3 Return chicken to skillet and add tomato sauce, coconut milk, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon stick. Season with salt to taste and stir all together.
4. 4 Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender and cooked through (no longer pink inside), about 20 to 25 minutes.

By Kristi Martinez

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• zucchini
• butter
• onion
• ginger
• cumin
• coriander
• mustard seed
• cinnamon
• turmeric
• cardamom
• cayenne pepper
• sea salt
• black pepper
• vegetable stock
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add zucchini, cover, and steam until slightly tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
2. 2 Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. 3 Mix grated ginger, cumin, coriander, mustard seeds, ground cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix spice mixture into onions until coated.
4. 4 Mix zucchini into onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vegetable stock over zucchini mixture; stir well. Simmer until vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
5. 5 Pour zucchini mixture into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Puree in batches until smooth.
6. 6 Pour soup into 4 serving bowls; garnish each bowl with 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 cinnamon stick.

By LORIKAE

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• kashmiri chile pepper
• cumin seed
• black peppercorn
• turmeric
• clove
• white vinegar
• salt
• pork loin roast
• vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• ginger root
• water
• white vinegar
• green chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Grind Kashmiri chiles, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, and cloves with a mortar and pestle or electric coffee grinder until smooth. Mix in 1 tablespoon white vinegar to create a smooth paste; season with salt.
2. 2 Place pork in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add spice paste and toss until pork is evenly coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
3. 3 When ready to cook, heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add pork and all marinade; cook, stirring frequently, until pork has firmed up, about 5 minutes. Pour in boiling water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat, then cover and cook until pork is tender, about 40 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in vinegar and green chiles; continue to cook, uncovered, until green chiles have softened and vindaloo has thickened, about 30 more minutes. Season with salt as necessary before serving.

By Alina

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• chicken
• salt
• green chile pepper
• cilantro
• garlic
• ginger
• tamarind paste
• poppy seed
• cumin seed
• clove
• peppercorn
• turmeric
• vegetable oil
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the chicken and cut it into large pieces. Rub with salt and set to aside.
2. 2 Combine chile peppers, cilantro, garlic, ginger, tamarind, poppy seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and turmeric in a large mortar. Crush into a paste with a pestle.
3. 3 Rub chicken with the paste on all sides until completely covered. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or 8 hours to overnight for best results.
4. 4 Add enough oil to generously cover the entire bottom of a large skillet; heat until a thermometer registers 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown on the outside and no longer pink at the bone, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. 5 Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• tomato
• onion
• garlic
• ginger
• cashew
• oil
• cardamom
• bay leaf
• garam masala
• paprika
• salt
• mushroom
• water
• coconut milk

Instructions

1. 1 Blend tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a food processor until smooth.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook until oil is infused, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf. Add tomato mixture (masala) and cook down, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in garam masala, paprika, and salt.
3. 3 Mix in mushrooms and cook for 5 to 7 minutes; if mixture gets too thick, add water. Add coconut milk and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Plant to Table

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• green chile pepper
• ginger
• cardamom seed
• clove
• cumin
• coriander
• turmeric
• garlic powder
• cayenne pepper
• water
• beef chuck

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
2. 2 Stir in the garlic, green chiles, ginger paste, cardamom seeds, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Cook and stir until the garlic begins to brown, 3 to 5 more minutes.
3. 3 Mix cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and water into the onion mixture. Simmer until most of the water has evaporated and the mixture has thickened.
4. 4 Stir in beef chuck pieces until coated with spice mixture; simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the beef is cooked through and tender, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

By Maisha Dewan

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• onion
• garlic
• ginger root
• olive oil
• cumin
• turmeric
• salt
• black pepper
• cardamom
• clove
• bay leaf
• nutmeg
• chicken thigh
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Place onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion paste and saute, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg. Saute, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.
3. 3 Saute for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil has separated from the liquid. Stir occasionally. (Note: If you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep covered while simmering.)

By SHECOOKS2