Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Chicken with Tomatoes. Recipe by Ramona Ariffin

My tummy was rumbling and I was out of ideas of what to make for dinner today. I suddenly remembered the recipe given to me by a dear friend from back home while chatting. Here's to you Ramona, I have made this today and it is superb! Simple yet so tasty! My kind of recipe:) Thank you.

This recipe is given to Ramona by her sister-in-law. Just by its little and fresh ingredients, I know I have to try it! You can try them too and tell us what you think of it.

Chicken with Tomatoes. Recipe given by Ramona Ariffin.
Ingredients
Half a chicken ( cut to small pieces)
1lb or half a kilo of tomato, diced or thinly sliced
Sliced red/green Chilie peppers - to your own heat level
1 large Red Onion OR 3 to 4 small yellow onions
2-3 tablespoon of Oil [I prefer olive, for sauteing]
Salt to taste

Saute onions till caramelized, add in the diced or thinly sliced tomatoes. Once tomatoes are softened and well mixed, add in chicken, salt to taste.


Notes:
**~to add more flavor to the the dish, Cloves, Anise Seed, Cinnamon can be added while sauteing the onion. Add fresh ground pepper towards the end.
**~ if you like it to have curry taste to it, then you can add Curry powder to the ingredient

Recipe was passed to Ramona by her Sister-in-law.

Thanks Ramona, for sharing!!:)


I tested it today and it came out amazing! Just as I thought it would. Image seen here is from sauteed Onions, caramelized, add Cinnamon, Star Anise, Cardamom, Cloves & a quarter of teaspoon of Chili flakes (replacing fresh sliced chili.) Add sliced Carrots, then diced Tomatoes. Once tomatoes have softened, add in Chicken, simmer till chicken is cooked and tender. Salt and freshly cracked Pepper to taste. Serve. Enjoy!:)

Another friend, Musdi, posted his picture (above) of what he had made from the same recipe. We'll see how many will be trying this recipe.