one-pot chicken tikka masala stew

Leftovers are a good thing: And you will have a LOT of them! Freeze 2-cup portions in quart Ziplocs for a quick lunch when you need it in a few weeks or months. Vegetarian: Omit the chicken, add 1 pound diced Yukon gold potatoes or another can of chickpeas. Use vegetable stock

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Warm 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Stir in 1 medium diced yellow onion and cook for 4 minutes, stirring often. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 2

When the onion and garlic are tender and translucent, stir in 3 tablespoons red curry paste, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon garam masala, and 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Stir in 3 cups chicken stock, 1 (28-ounce) can tomato purée, and 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce to low heat and stir in 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 (10- to 16- ounce) bag cauliflower florets — break up any large florets before you throw them in, you want each piece to be easy to eat with a spoon! — 1 (14-ounce) can drained chickpeas, 2/3 cup white rice, 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, until the chicken easily shreds when pulled apart with two forks.

Step 4

Meanwhile, pull the stems out of 1 bunch of kale and roughly chop it. Finely chop 1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems.

Step 5

Stir in the juice of 1 lemon, and adjust salt and pepper seasoning to taste. I always need more salt! You might want your stew to be more liquidy — if so, stir in more chicken broth. If you love spicy food, stir in some cayenne!

Step 6

Serve stew with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of cilantro on top and a piece of bread for dunking.

Step 7

If you serve the soup later, the rice will continue to soak up the liquid, so it will continue to thicken. Heat it back up over medium heat and stir in chicken broth or water a little bit at a time until it reaches the soup-y consistency you prefer.

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