Chicken Bengal from India

Ingredients

2 chickens ( 3 1/2 pounds each) , cut into serving pieces 
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons finely minced garlic 
2 cups finely minced onion 
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger 
3 cloves 
2 teaspoons ground coriander 
1 teaspoon powdered turmeric 
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 
2 tablespoons butter 
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
1 hot red pepper ( optional) 
Salt and pepper to taste

6 to 8 servings

Directions

1. Place the chicken in a mixing bowl. Add the yogurt and half the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cover and let stand two hours, turning the pieces in the liquid.

2. Melt the butter in a heavy casserole and add the oil and onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion starts to brown. 

3. Add the remaining garlic and the spices and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, about two minutes.

4. Add the chicken and marinating liquid. If necessary, add salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until the chicken is fork tender. (Approximately, 90 to 120 minutes. Serve with rice.

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