Fragrant Chicken

• small onion↗1

  coarsely chopped

• jalapeno peppers↗2

  seeded and coarsely chopped

• garlic cloves↗6

  minced

• fresh ginger3

  peeled and minced

• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cumin↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• coriander1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• oil3 tablespoons
• medium onion↗1

  sliced and separated into rings

• chicken thighs↗2 lbs

  cut into 1-inch chunks

• diced tomatoes1 ounce

  undrained

• frozen peas↗1 ounce

  partially thawed

• raisins↗1⁄4 cup

  soaked in warm water and drained (regular or golden)

• cups warm cooked jasmine rice3 -4
• cup Greek yogurt↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Coarsely process the 1st nine ingredients (onion through salt) with 2 Tbsp water in a blender or food processor.

2. 2

   In a 12-inch skillet or sauté pan, saute sliced onion in oil over medium high heat until onion turns golden.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to medium-low, add processed onion-seasonings mixture to pan and saute about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, scraping pan often to prevent from sticking and burning.

4. 4

   Add chicken to pan, tossing to coat thoroughly, then add tomatoes, peas and 1/3 cup water.

5. 5

   Increase heat to medium, cover pan, and let simmer 25 min; uncover and continue to cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is very tender.

6. 6

   Fold in raisins and continue to cook just long enough to heat through.

7. 7

   Spread a bed of rice on each of 4 plates or shallow bowls, pile chicken and sauce over rice, then spoon yogurt over the top.