No Butter Butter Chicken

I do not have much experience with Indian food, but this is one recipe I am so glad I tried.  It is not only super easy, but really good for you!

No Butter Butter Chicken
Adapted from Bal Arneson at cookingchanneltv.com

1/2 T. of Ghee or Oil
1 onion (chopped)
3 T. garlic
1 t.  fresh Ginger (or 1/4 t. dried)….more if you prefer, I’m
       personally not a huge fan.
2 T. tomato paste
1 T. brown sugar
1 – 1-1/2 t. cumin
1 T. garam masala (I got mine here: My Spice Sage)
1/2 t. red pepper flakes (more if you perfer)
1 t. tumeric
1/2 t. salt
1 lb. chicken breast, in one inch cubes
1/4 c. low fat plain yogurt
1/2 c. water

Directions

Put a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When it starts to get hot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 4 minutes, or until the onion is golden. Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, cumin seeds, garam masala, red pepper flakes, turmeric, and salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken cubes and stir well to coat. Add the yogurt and water and cook, stirring until the chicken is done, about 8 minutes. Serve the chicken with roti or rice

Even my kids ate it!