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Dajaj Bel Laban - Chicken with Yogurt

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken, cut at joints into pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 chili peppers, split
  • 12 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 cup yogurt

Directions

  1. Fry the onions in the oil, add the chicken, and stir. Add spices, salt and the split chili peppers. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, adding water as required.
  2. In a separate pan, beat the yogurt and a little water with a whisk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove the yogurt from the heat and set aside.
  3. When the chicken is cooked, add the yogurt and continue to simmer on low heat.
  4. Serve in a deep dish along with white rice.
Yield
4-6