Mandhi Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Mandhi Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 800g chicken pieces, bone-in
  • • 1 onion, chopped
  • • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 700ml water

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Brown the chicken in olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion, cumin, coriander, and turmeric and fry for 5 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomatoes and water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the broth is rich.

5
Phase 5

Serve the chicken and broth over steamed basmati rice.