Chicken with Spinach and Yogurt

Chicken with Spinach and Yogurt

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 cups finely chopped spinach (well rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 2-pound chicken cut into pieces
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 medium onion, grated
• 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped 1 tsp crushed fresh garlic 1 tsp crushed fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground red (cayenne) pepper
• 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp salt

Combine the yogurt, spinach, cilantro, and mint. Coat the chicken well with the mixture and allow to marinate 1 hour. Heat the oil, add the onion, and when brown, add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, all the spices and salt. Then add the chicken along with the green marinade. Cook slowly and simmer stirring frequently until you can see oil and the chicken is tender. Serve with rice and a green salad. Serves 4 to 6.

–from KARIBU: WELCOME TO THE COOKING OF KENYA, by Ann Gardner