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4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 seven-pod pepper, cored, seeded and diced*
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon Garam Masala (recipe given)
1 (3-pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons salt
1 pound all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 1/2 cups water
8 scallions, chopped
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add half the sliced onions and all the garlic and peppers. Saute 1 minute. Stir in curry powder and Garam Masala. Cook 1 minute. Add chicken pieces and salt. Cook 2 minutes more. Add potatoes and water, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Garnish with remaining onions and scallions. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Per serving: 443 calories, 50 percent calories from fat, 25 grams total fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 95 milligrams cholesterol, 23 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams total fiber, 4 grams total sugars, 19 grams net carbs, 32 milligrams protein, 873 milligrams sodium.
*Available at Latchman West Indian Grocery, 300 S. State Road 7, Hollywood. 954-965-7171.
