Joe Fernandes, Master of Goan Cooking, With a Recipe for Chicken Curry

Along with taking part in “Cooking with the Saints” classes at his parish, Fernandes has offered a class on Goan cooking honoring St. Francis Xavier, the patron saint of Goa.

Recipe: Mai’s Chicken Curry​

Serves 4 to 5

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/2 large onion, peeled and diced
• 1 green chili, cut into pieces
• 3 large garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/4 bunch fresh coriander, chopped
• 4 yellow potatoes, cut into quarters

Directions:

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with the salt and set aside for at least half an hour. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and lightly brown the chicken pieces. Remove the pieces and set aside.

Sauté the diced onion until browned. Add the chili pieces, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric and cloves. Mix well and cook, stirring. Add the chopped tomato coriander and sauté. Add the potatoes and mix together well.

Add some water to the cookpot for making gravy, then add the chicken and the remaining ingredients. Cook over low heat until all the ingredients are well combined.

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